EFCC Recovers 50 Land Documents, Jewellery From Ex-NSA Muktar's House
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has recovered
50 Certificates of Occupancy bearing the name of a former National
Security Adviser, Maj. Gen. Abdullahi Mukhtar (retd.), and his wife,
Binta.
It was learnt that the documents were recovered from one Akka Danagundi, a brother-in-law to the ex-NSA.
According
to the EFCC, the jewellery were found in a fireproof safe hidden in a
house belonging to Danagundi at 375 Gwangwazo Quarters in Kano, Kano
State.
The commission stated that the discovery was
sequel to an intelligence report alleging that huge sums of money,
including foreign currencies, were hidden on the premises.
The
EFCC said, “During the operation, Aiko Fireproof safe and seven
suspects, including the house owner, Danagundi, were arrested and
brought to the EFCC’s Kano Zonal Office, where their statements were
taken.
“On arriving at the commission’s Kano Zonal Office, the
safe was opened and jewellery, such as necklaces and wristwatches,
including 50 Certificates of Occupancy for properties located in Kano,
Kaduna and Abuja were found.
“The jewellery found include 55
wristwatches, including three gold watches. Also, 37 gold jewellery,
weighing 1,907.9g and another 15 pieces of fashion jewellery were
found.”
It was learnt that all the suspects arrested during the
operation were released on administrative bail with the exception of
Danagundi, who is still in custody, assisting the investigation.
Category: Nigeria National News
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