In a recent development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Halima Shehu, the suspended National Coordinator and CEO of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), over allegations of a staggering N17 billion fraud. The arrest comes on the heels of President Bola Tinubu's suspension of Shehu due to the suspicious movement of funds from NSIPA accounts to other undisclosed accounts within a week.
Sources reveal that the EFCC's action was prompted by concerns over Shehu's approval of payments without proper presidential authorization. The investigation gained momentum as EFCC operatives conducted searches at both her residence and office. Shehu was taken into custody around 9 pm for further interrogation.
This development underscores the gravity of the alleged financial mismanagement within NSIPA, raising questions about the transparency and oversight of the National Social Investment Programme. Reports suggest that the EFCC is also intensifying its efforts to apprehend a director within the agency believed to be implicated in the questionable financial transactions.
As the investigations unfold, the public awaits further details on the extent of the alleged fraud and the involvement of other key figures in the National Social Investment Programme Agency. The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of accountability in public offices and the need for stringent measures to prevent financial misconduct in government agencies.
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