A personal assistant to the Kebbi
State governor unexpectedly slumped to death on Thursday in Birni Kebbi,
allegedly after getting signals that the Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission (EFCC) was closing in on him in respect of a N3billion fraud in the
accounts of the state government.
Aminu Gwandu, was due for burial
yesterday according to Islamic rites.
However, his death did not stop the
commission from arresting the state’s Accountant-General, Mr. Dan Atto in
connection with the matter.
Atto was taken to Abuja for
interrogation.
Atto was invited by the EFCC to
throw light on the alleged diversion of the N3 billion into private accounts.
It was learnt that the late Aminu
Gwandu was apparently scared stiff by signals that he too might be invited by
the agency,especially the stigma that goes with such interface with the
anti-graft agency.
A source said the development was
said to have hit him like a thunderbolt. His health soon deteriorated and he
slumped.
He died before he could get medical
assistance.
The Accountant-General of the state,
who initially appeared at the EFCC’s office in Kano, reported again yesterday.
He was immediately arrested and
whisked to Abuja for interrogation.
A source in EFCC, however, said:
“There was no incident relating to the EFCC on the appearance and arrest of
Atto.
“We are investigating alleged
laundering of N3billion which we have traced to some accounts. We are quizzing
many suspects including the Accountant-General, Atto.
“After reporting in Kano, our men
picked him up for a comprehensive grilling in Abuja.”
The Head of Media and Publicity of
the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, said Atto was in “EFCC custody to clarify some
issues.”
Goveror Saidu Usman Dakingari could
not be reached for his reaction last night.
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Evil did will never go in vain if not now then certainly later. One day we will all appear before the court of Allah
ReplyDeleteEvil did will never go in vain if not now then certainly later. One day we will all appear before the court of Allah
ReplyDeleteWhat goes around comes around,this death should serve as a reminder to those managing the affairs of this countrie at various level ranging from a ward councillor to the president.they should know that this life is not everlasting there would come a day that we'll all die and account for our deed.a word is enough for the wise.
ReplyDeleteB.k. writes from Bauchi.
God help us
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