Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, his former Senior Special Adviser and Counsellor, Jimi Lawal, and five others over an alleged N8.68 billion CCTV surveillance contract awarded during El-Rufai’s administration.
The anti-corruption agency accused the defendants of involvement in alleged irregularities surrounding the award and execution of the multi-billion-naira surveillance project.
The charges, filed before a competent court, form part of an ongoing investigation into the management of public funds during the former governor’s tenure. The accused persons are expected to respond to the allegations as legal proceedings continue.
