In a dramatic turn of events, SaharaReporters revealed that the Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Muhuyi Magaji, has been arrested by the Nigerian Police on the orders of the Inspector General of Police (IGP). The arrest, which occurred on Friday, is reportedly tied to Magaji’s controversial seizure of properties allegedly linked to Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
According to sources close to the situation, Magaji is currently being detained at the Zone One Police Headquarters in Kano, but his relatives and legal representatives have been denied access to him, sparking concerns about his rights. Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that the IGP has instructed that Magaji be urgently transferred to Abuja, where he will be held at the Force Headquarters.
A source with direct knowledge of the developments told SaharaReporters, “He is at Zone 1 in Kano, but the police are making arrangements to move him to Abuja.” The situation has raised eyebrows, especially considering the high-profile nature of the case and the political connections involved.
Sources within the Kano Anti-Corruption Commission further revealed to SolaceBase that operatives from the IGP’s monitoring unit, led by ASP Ahmed Bello, were responsible for Magaji’s arrest. The arrest is said to stem from an ongoing legal battle involving Bala Muhammed Inuwa, the former Managing Director of the Kano Agricultural Supply Company Limited (KASCO). Inuwa is currently facing charges for the alleged diversion of over N4 billion in public funds, with the trial underway at the Kano High Court since November 2023, presided over by Justice Hafsat Yahaya.
During the course of this trial, Justice Yahaya ordered the seizure of various properties connected to the case, including funds in bank accounts, pending the outcome of the proceedings. However, in a significant legal twist in early 2024, Inuwa filed a lawsuit before another Kano High Court, which was presided over by Justice Aisha Ya’u. This court granted an order for the removal of police officers stationed at Limestone Processing Links Ltd., where the confiscated properties had been stored.
The arrest of Muhuyi Magaji has intensified the political drama surrounding the case, as it draws attention to the significant power struggles at play. The developments have raised more questions than answers, particularly regarding the timing of the arrest and its potential implications for the ongoing corruption investigation.
As the case unfolds, all eyes will be on the Kano Anti-Corruption Commission, the Nigerian Police, and the judiciary to see how this high-stakes political and legal battle plays out. The arrest of a prominent anti-corruption figure in the state is sure to have far-reaching consequences, potentially reshaping the landscape of governance and accountability in Kano.
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