Alleged Theft of Foreign Currency Sparks Controversy at Nasarawa Deputy Governor’s Office
The Deputy Governor’s Office of Nasarawa State is reportedly in turmoil following the alleged theft of an undisclosed amount in US Dollars. Deputy Governor Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe has given a deadline for the return of the stolen funds, according to reports.
An anonymous source from the deputy governor’s office disclosed that the stolen sum is believed to be around N20 million. The incident, which occurred just before the Christmas break, allegedly involves two security aides and a Protocol Officer within the office.
These individuals are suspected of conspiring to carry out the theft, causing significant disturbance within the deputy governor’s office. The stolen funds were purportedly divided among the three individuals, with the security aides receiving the majority of the stolen money.
It is alleged that the security aides used their share to purchase a vehicle and a motorcycle, while the protocol officer used his share to acquire a house. The stolen funds, which were in foreign currency, reportedly belonged to foreign investors interested in Lithium mining in Nasarawa State.
An anonymous source suggested that leaving the money in the deputy governor’s office was a deliberate attempt to frame the deputy governor in a bribery scandal. It is believed that the deputy governor’s refusal to compromise or do the bidding of certain companies involved in a mining rights dispute may have led to this situation.
Deputy Governor Akabe initiated an independent investigation upon the discovery of the theft, which allegedly verified the involvement of the three individuals. The suspects have reportedly admitted to the crime and provided details on how they distributed the stolen money among themselves.
In response, the deputy governor has set a deadline for the suspects to return the stolen funds in dollars, with the intention of restoring them to the rightful owner, believed to be a foreign investor involved in the lithium mining project. The matter is currently being handled by the relevant security authorities.
It is noteworthy that the two security aides implicated in the incident are associated with the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
Sodiq Lawal, a passionate journalist, broke the story and provided these details. His versatile reporting style has captured captivating stories in Osun State and Nigeria at large, covering a wide range of topics with the goal of making an impact in society.
