ICPC docks FRSC officer for alleged job racketeering
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ICPC said in the charges that Ndagiyapa allegedly received the sum of N3,260,000 between January 2021 and December 2022 through his Stanbic IBTC Bank and First City Monumental Bank accounts from one Dauda Zira Gambo under the pretext of securing employment for the latter's relatives into the Federal Road Safety Corps.
By Ayox Ojo
An officer of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) identified as Mohammed Adamu Ndagiyapa has been arraigned before the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Jabi, Abuja, over alleged job racketeering and abuse of office involving N4.31 million.
Ndagiyapa, a Marshal Inspector II with the FRSC was arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)
He was arraigned on a four-count charge bordering on receiving gratification and using his office to confer corrupt advantage upon himself, contrary to the provisions of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.
ICPC said in the charges that Ndagiyapa allegedly received the sum of N3,260,000 between January 2021 and December 2022 through his Stanbic IBTC Bank and First City Monumental Bank accounts from one Dauda Zira Gambo under the pretext of securing employment for the latter’s relatives into the Federal Road Safety Corps.
The Commission also alleged that the defendant received an additional N1,050,000 from one Munda Babayo for the purpose of procuring employment for her relations, bringing the total amount involved in the alleged job racketeering scheme to N4,310,000.
The offences are contrary to and punishable under Sections 10(a)(ii) and 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.
John Odey, the spokesperson for ICPC said in a statement that investigation revealed that Ndagiyapa allegedly portrayed himself as having the capacity to secure employment opportunities in the FRSC by virtue of his relationship with senior officers of the Corps.
When the four-count charge was read to him, Mohammed Ngiyapa pleaded not guilty to all the charges.
Following his plea, counsel to the ICPC, Leslie Iheduru Esq. prayed the court for a date for the commencement of trial.
The trial judge, Justice F.E Messiri hereafter granted bail to the defendant on the terms of his administrative bail and adjourned the matter to 16th September 2026, for the commencement of trial.
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