The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained five officials of the Katsina State Board of Internal Revenue for allegedly diverting N1.3 billion.
The suspects, Rabiu Abdullahi, Sanusi Mohammed Yaro, Ibrahim M. Kofar Soro, Ibrahim Aliyu, and Nura Lawal Kofar Sauri, were arrested following a petition from the Katsina state government.
According to the EFCC, the suspects diverted funds accruing to the state from international organizations such as the World Health Organization, Medicins Sans Frontiers, and Alliance for International Medical Action.
A preliminary investigation revealed that Rabiu Abdullahi, a former Director of Collections, authorized the opening of a bank account in the name of "BOIRS" at Sterling Bank, which became the primary channel for funneling funds to Nura Lawal's company, NADIKKO General Suppliers.
The EFCC has traced the laundered funds to the various bank accounts of the suspects, who are currently being detained at the Kano Zonal Command of the EFCC. They will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
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