The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly apprehended Muktar Yerima, a former Special Adviser to ex-Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano State, on allegations of fraudulently diverting N65 million meant for the Millennium Development Goals empowerment programme.
According to Punch, Yerima, who is now the Chairman of Tarauni Local Government Area of the state, was arrested by operatives of the EFCC from its Kano Zonal Office on Saturday, October 10, 2015.
A source who spoke availed thus: “Yerima, who is the incumbent chairman of Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State, was picked up early this morning over allegation bordering on corruption.
“He is alleged to have cornered over N65m approved to participants in the Millennium Development Goals empowerment programme.”
When contacted for confirmation, the Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, refused to comment on the matter.
