Authorities of the Nigeria Police say the Force is perfecting the extradition processes of the former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT) Abdulrasheed Abdullahi Maina from Niamey, Niger Republic to enable him face trial in the pending criminal proceedings against him.
In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer Frank Mba, Maina who was declared wanted by a court of competent jurisdiction, was arrested Monday night, 30th November, 2020 through the collaborative efforts of the operatives of INTERPOL Nigeria and their Nigerien counterpart.
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The Police spokesman further explained that, the former Chairman of the PRTT, now a fugitive is currently in a detention facility in Niger Republic awaiting the completion of the extradition processes.
The Force assures Nigerians that there will be no hiding place for any suspect, no matter how highly placed.
(Editor Paul Akhagbemhe)
