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Finally, Kano Anti-Corruption Boss Released on Bail After Police Detention
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, the Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), has been released on bail following his detention by the police for several hours on Friday.
Rimingado, who was arrested by a special team from the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), was granted bail on self-recognition late Friday night after being questioned at the Zone One Police Headquarters in Kano. According to his lawyer, Usman Umar Fari, Rimingado was released after about three hours of interrogation and has been instructed to report to the IGP’s office in Abuja on Monday for further questioning.
Sources suggest that Rimingado’s arrest may be connected to a major corruption case involving the former Managing Director of the Kano Agricultural Supply Company Limited (KASCO), Bala Muhammed Inuwa. Inuwa is accused of embezzling over N4 billion in public funds. His trial, which began in November 2023 at the Kano High Court, has led to the seizure of several properties, including bank funds, pending the court’s decision.
In December 2023, Inuwa sought the removal of police officers stationed at Limestone Processing Links Ltd., where the seized assets were being held. The request was granted by Justice Aisha Ya’u of another Kano High Court, prompting the PCACC to challenge the order. The commission argued that it should have been involved in the case as it is the primary authority for overseeing the confiscated assets.
The PCACC maintains that the seized properties, valued at over N2 billion, were transferred to a government warehouse in Nasarawa GRA, in line with the Kano Anti-Corruption Law, which allows the commission to secure assets during investigations.
Two weeks ago, Rimingado disclosed that the commission had thwarted an attempt to relocate the seized items, which included trailers, trucks, and minivans.
At the time of this report, attempts to contact Rimingado for comment on his arrest were unsuccessful.
The chairman of Agatu Local Government Area in Benue State, James Melvin Ejeh, has given Fulani herdsmen a 48-hour notice to leave all agricultural lands.
This announcement was made during a stakeholders’ meeting on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the council secretariat in Obagaji.
The meeting included traditional leaders, representatives from the Fulani community, youth leaders, and security personnel to discuss the increasing concerns regarding herders’ activities on farmland as the planting season nears.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Agatu LGA Chairman, Obochi Solomon, reported that Ejeh highlighted the importance of safeguarding agricultural activities in Agatu in light of the upcoming planting season.
He remarked that agriculture is essential to the local economy and that farmers should have unhindered access to their lands.
Ejeh also acknowledged the current peace in the region but reiterated that maintaining uninterrupted farming activities is of utmost importance.
“Our farmers must cultivate without disruption. We will do everything necessary to create a safe environment for them,” he said.
The statement further disclosed that during the meeting, the Ado of the Fulani requested a one-week extension to allow the herders to prepare for their relocation, a request that the council approved.
The CPS noted that the General Youth Chairman of Agatu LGA, Oloche Silas, committed on behalf of the Agatu youth to support the peaceful evacuation process and to avoid any acts of violence.
Security personnel, including members of the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS), were reported to have praised the peaceful resolution of the issue and promised to offer necessary assistance during the relocation.
Additionally, representing the Och’Agatu, Chief John Agidani, spoke at the meeting, commending the leadership of the Council Chairman and urging all parties to adhere to the agreement.
Five alleged kidnappers have reportedly died after a fierce gun battle with operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team.
The suspects were confirmed dead in a hospital they were rushed to for medical attention.
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe who confirmed the development in a statement, stated that the incident occurred on 21st April 2025.
The police image maker disclosed that operatives of the CP-Special Assignment team, acting on intelligence relating to kidnapping in Ubuluku, Isseluku, Issele-Asagba, and environs by one Bello Abubakar and his gang members, stormed one of their hideouts in Agu-Amawbia forest, Anambra State.
SP Edafe pointed out that during the raid of the suspects hideout in the forest, the operatives recovered one AK-47 rifle and one hundred and thirty-two rounds of live ammunition.
He further said the investigation was extended to another of their hideouts in a forest between Issele-Asagba and Utulu, where the said Bello Abubakar and his gang members were waiting in ambush.
According to the police image maker, the suspected kidnappers attacked the policemen in a fierce gun battle, but the team, who were aware of the battle ahead, reciprocated in like manner.
SP Edafe added that the manhunt for other injured fleeing suspects is ongoing.
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