In a significant crackdown on corruption, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has declared a former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Jibrin Usman (retd.), and Brigadier-General Ishaya Bauka wanted for their alleged involvement in a staggering N3 billion fraud.
The announcement was made via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Nigerian Stories, sending shockwaves through military and political circles. The anti-graft agency accuses the two senior retired military officers of financial misconduct linked to public funds, further intensifying Nigeria’s ongoing battle against high-profile corruption.
Vice Admiral Jibrin Usman, who once held one of the highest positions in the Nigerian Navy, and Brigadier-General Ishaya Bauka, a top-ranking retired army officer, are now fugitives as the ICPC intensifies efforts to bring them to justice. While specific details of the alleged fraud remain undisclosed, sources within the commission suggest that the case involves illicit financial transactions, abuse of office, and misappropriation of funds.
This latest development underscores the Nigerian government’s renewed efforts to root out corruption within the nation’s security and defense institutions. The ICPC has urged members of the public with any information regarding the whereabouts of the suspects to come forward, assuring that whistleblowers will be protected.
As the investigation unfolds, many are watching closely to see if this will mark a turning point in the fight against corruption or become yet another high-profile case lost in the labyrinth of Nigeria’s judicial system.
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