The Katsina State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (KTPCACC) has launched investigations into 15 local government councillors and several Community Development Officers (CDOs) over alleged extortion of N46 million from the public during the distribution of subsidised fertiliser in the state.
The Commission’s Secretary, Mr Jamilu Abdulsalam, disclosed this to journalists on Friday, saying preliminary findings indicated that the officials committed the offence under the Community Development Programme (CDP).
“Some of the indicted individuals have admitted their roles and have begun refunding the public funds. Others remain under investigation, and the Commission is pursuing all lawful means to ensure accountability and recovery,” Abdulsalam said.
The commission is also probing alleged misappropriation of over N136.1 million in the Katsina State Department of Banking and Finance.
According to Abdulsalam, while N31.8 million was verified as properly expended, N104.3 million remains under scrutiny. He noted that over N70 million has so far been recovered.
Abdulsalam assured that all allegations were being investigated professionally and urged members of the public to report cases of corruption, financial misconduct, or abuse of office.
In a related probe, KTPCACC is investigating four secondary school principals over alleged mismanagement of more than N6.6 million, with one principal accused of selling school property, following a report by the State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.
The commission reiterated its commitment to protecting public resources, promoting transparency, and ensuring accountability in Katsina State.
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