We`ll not relent in our fight against corruption – Kano anti-graft agency

By Uzair Adam

The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has vowed to fight corruption in the state despite numerous challenges surrounding its activities.

The Chairman of the commission, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, disclosed this on Friday at a media briefing held at the commission’s headquarters.

Rimin Gado said although fighting corruption is a difficult task as corruption often fights back in a dirty way, the commission will never be reluctant.

SolaceBase had reported the withdrawal of police personnel attached to the commission on the directive of the Inspector General of Police on Thursday.

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However, in less than 24 hours after the report, the police said that it has reversed its decision.

Asked about the recent withdrawal of the police by the Kano State Police Command, Rimin Gado said he was happy that the police officers were now back at the commission.

Muhuyi commended the unwavering support of the Kano State Police Command to the commission in ensuring a corruption-free society.

‘’Honestly, I sincerely appreciate the support of the police in carrying out our responsibilities with highly responsible personnel attached to us, Muhuyi noted.

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He added that he was grateful that the police command has clarified the issue, reiterating a strong commitment and collaboration with the police.

According to the commission’s chairman, the successes recorded by the agency as a pioneer state anti-corruption body, at least more than five states across the federation are establishing similar agency with some of them already in discussion with Kano for support on how to go with it.

It could be recalled that Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the command`s spokesperson, in a statement on Friday said that the development was sequel to a routine staff audit being carried out by the command.

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Kiyawa said, “The Kano State Police Command had recalled police officers posted to Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), with a view to conducting staff audit aimed at ascertaining the exact number of police officers seconded to the commission as well as to understand the reporting line and nature of duties each police officer is performing since their initial deployment to the commission in the year 2015.”