The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Special Adviser to ex-Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano State, Mr. Muktar Yerima, for alleged fraud.
It was learnt that the former governor’s aide, now the Chairman of Tarauni Local Government Area of the state, was picked up by operatives of the EFCC from the Kano Zonal Office of the commission yesterday.
Based on what was gathered, the council boss was picked up for allegedly embezzling N65m.
A source said: “Yerima, who is the incumbent chairman of Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State, was picked up early this morning over allegation bordering on corruption.
“He is alleged to have cornered over N65m approved to participants in the Millennium Development Goals empowerment programme.”