June 13, (THEWILL) – The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has invited three permanent secretaries for questioning over an alleged employment fraud in the state’s civil service.
The Chairman of the Commission, Muhuyi Rimin-Gado, who disclosed this to newsmen in Kano on Thursday, said the anti-graft agency also arrested two suspects over the alleged scam.
Rimin-Gado disclosed that the Commission had commenced an investigation into the scam which involved fraudulent sale of employment forms by the Office of the State Head of Service.
He said the fraudulent sale of the employment forms had deceived thousands of desperate job seekers, adding that those found responsible would be brought to justice.
Rimin-Gado said the State Government had mandated the Commission to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter, and that preliminary findings “point to fraudulent activities in multiple agencies.”
The Chairman said the two suspects in custody were cooperating with the Commission as the investigation progresses “to prevent corruption and ensure that justice is served.”
Abdullahi Yusuf is a seasoned journalist, communicator and was previously the Deputy Editor-In-Chief and Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Jos, where he retired on December 15, 2021
