EFCC detains ex-Kebbi governor over N450m PDP campaign fund

The former governor of Kebbi State, Saidu Dakingari has been arrested and detained by the Kano Zone of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

According to reports by The Nation, a statement by the media head of Kano Zone of EFCC, Mr. Medard Ehimika, yesterday in Kano disclosed that Dakingari is being quizzed on his involvement in the sharing of N450 million Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign slush fund.

He is also expected to explain how N550 million state funds were diverted to his party, the PDP, during the 2015 Presidential campaign.

The statement added that Dakingari is cooperating with EFCC operatives in their investigations and that developments would be made available as they emerge.