A Kano state Anti-graft agency ,the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission( PCACC( has arrested the Chairman of Kiru local government area , Alhaji Abdullahi Mohammed, for allegedly selling vast land worth over N100 million meant for Kafin Maiyaki mini atadium.
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This was contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Commission, Mr. Kabir Abba Kabir,a copy made available to press in Kano
The statement therefore confirmed
the arrest of the suspect, Alhaji Abdullahi Mohammed, Chairman of Kiru Local Government Area.
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It was stated that ” The commission discovered that the amount was paid into Mohammed’s personal account.
The Anti- graft added that ” According to the investigation, a company called Mahasum purchased the plots of land allocated for the Kafin Maiyaki Mini Stadium.
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It was disclosed that Kabir, Mohammed’s account received N240 million from November 1, 2024, when he was sworn in, to February 27, 2025, which has since been recovered.
Mohammed is cooperating with the investigation, which aims to uncover the truth behind the fraudulent sale of land and bring those responsible to justice.
