ICPC invites ex-IGP, DG budget, others in investigation of Police Trust Fund

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced a probe into N11 billion contracts by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF).

Similarly, the anti-graft agency is investigating the spending of the N1.6 billion take-off grant for the organisation.

The ICPC has invited ex-Inspector General of Police Suleiman Abba and seven others to appear before it, over the matter.

Others invited are Director, Legal Services, Mrs Victoria Ojogbane; Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, Alh. Yahaya Mohammed; Director, Finance and Account, Mr Lawal Gunjunju; Special Assistant, Technical, Mr Salihu Abubakar; Director, Human Resources and General Services, Dr Femi Akinfala; a Board member, Mr Ben Akabueze; another Board member, Engr. Mansur Hammed.

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Other invitees were asked to report between September 13th and 15th before the ex-IGP takes his turn on September 16.

The letter of invitation was signed by the Director of Operations, Akeem Lawal.