18th November, 2023
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) said it has arraigned the Chairman of the Kano State Anti-Graft Commission, Muhuyi Magaji, on a 10-count charge before the Code of Conduct Tribunal in Abuja.
The Head of Press, CCB, Veronica Kato confirmed the development on Saturday.
Kato revealed that the charges against Magaji bordered on alleged breach of the code of conduct for public officers, conflict of interest, abuse of office, false asset declaration, bribery, accepting gifts and others.
She noted that Magaji was arraigned before the tribunal on Thursday.
Kato said investigations showed the existence of undisclosed bank accounts to the tune N394 million, thereby raising suspicion of corruption.
She added that the defendant was granted bail with the sum of N5million and two sureties with properties within the FCT.