The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested Engr. Idris Wada, who served as Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, under the immediate past administration of ex-Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.
At a press conference, the Chairman of the Commission, Muhyi Magaji, said the former Commissioner, who doubles as Managing Director of Kano State Road Maintainance Agency (KARMA), was arrested along with five others, over an allegation of withdrawing N1 billion for the rehabilitation of 30 roads and drainages in the metropolis, that was not carried out.
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The money in question was said to have been withdrawn in three batches and paid into the accounts of three companies, around April 25th, 2023.
(Editor: Ena Agbanoma)