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Fraud: 5 jailed over diversion of VSF N9.1m in Yola
Fraud: 5 jailed over diversion of VSF N9.1m in Yola
By: Bodunrin Kayode
Five staff of the Centre for Health and Development in Africa (CHEDA) in Yola has been convicted for 7 years each for diversion of foster care intervention funds amounting to N9.1 million.
Delivering judgement in the Upper Area Court 3 sitting in Yola, trial judge Adamu Abbas convicted and sentenced the five Staff of CHEDA to 7 years each without an option of fine to correctional custody on the 19th of May 2022.
Trouble started for the five staff in 2016 when their Centre for Health and Development in Africa (CHEDA) received a grant of N2, 032,500.00 from the Victims Support Fund (VSF).
This sum was for the implementation of the VSF Foster Care Project to facilitate Protection and Shelter for 150 orphaned children in 75 households in Gombi LGA of Adamawa State.
The amount of N1, 016,250.00 only was transferred to the organization in two tranches to cover administrative and operational cost.
In addition, VSF transferred a sum of N2,100,000 to same organization on a Monthly basis for 10 Months (February 2017 to November 2017); being project cost meant for disbursement to 75 beneficiary households at N28, 000 each, per month.
Each household had 2 Foster Children, and each child is entitled to N 14, 000.00 per Month to be used for the support of all children in the households.
In addition, VSF transferred the sum of N50, 000.00 to the same organization monthly for their administrative usage.
This was also done for a period of 10 Months (February 2017 to November 2017), being the Monthly stipends for disbursement to 5 social workers at N10, 000 per Month.
The report of incomplete payment and nonpayment to the beneficiaries and social workers for certain number of Months however reached VSF in November 2017.
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The allegations were further investigated by VSF team and confirmed by the beneficiaries and the key stakeholders to the project in the Gombi communities of Adamawa state before a final report.
The investigation further revealed that Gidado Yolde the Executive Director, through staff members like Mahmud Bello and Aisha Umul made full payment for 4 Months (February, March, July and November 2017), half payment for 3 Months (April, May and June 2017) and Non-payment for 3 Months (August, September and October 2017).
The Finance Officer of CHEDA name withheld was also mentioned as being responsible for monetary activities of the organization but was conspicuously absent on the day VSF team visited the organization.
It was therefore discovered that a total amount of N9, 100, 000 has been diverted by the organization through the above mentioned persons.
The 5 non state workers were accused of being complicit in the above stated case, namely Muhammed Yolde, Mahmud Bello, Atiku Hayatu, Aisha Siddiki, Ummul Aliyu and were sentenced to 7 years in correctional custody.
The convicts were yet to appeal the judgement as at the time of writing this report.
Fraud: 5 jailed over diversion of VSF N9.1m in Yola
Troops arrest two suspected ISWAP informants in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested two suspected informants linked to ISWAP in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno.
Security sources said the suspects were apprehended at about 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday following credible intelligence from a watchkeeper on suspicious movements within the Mainok general area.
According to the sources, troops of the 156 Task Force Battalion swiftly responded and intercepted the suspects while moving towards the Goni–Masari axis.
The sources disclosed that the suspects were found in possession of electrical cables at the time of their arrest, raising suspicions over possible sabotage or support activities for terrorist elements.
“They are currently in custody and undergoing preliminary investigation to ascertain their roles and possible links with terrorist groups,” the source said.
He added that the operation underscores the importance of community-based intelligence in ongoing counter-insurgency efforts across the North-East.
The source reaffirmed that troops remain vigilant and committed to denying terrorists freedom of action within their areas of responsibility.
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One killed in post-reconciliation clash in Kano
By: Zagazola Makama
The Kano State Police Command has arrested several suspects following a clash between rival groups of armed thugs in Kano that left one person dead.
According to sources, the incident occurred at about 10:30 p.m. on March 17 in Jaen Unguwar Lalle quarters after a failed reconciliation meeting. A distress call from a resident prompted the Divisional patrol team to swiftly respond.
Police said the patrol engaged the thugs, restored order, and arrested the ringleaders, identified as Abubakar Abdullahi, 22, of Sabuwar Madina quarters, and Abubakar Bello, also known as Babuji, 18, of Unguwar Lalle quarters.
Three of the thugs sustained serious injuries and were rushed to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital. One, Aliyu Abdullahi, 22, of Unguwar Lalle, who suffered a neck injury, was pronounced dead, while the others are receiving treatment.
Further police raids on suspected hideouts led to the arrest of eight additional suspects. Items recovered include a cutlass, a sword, and charms.
Sources from the Kano State Police Command said investigations are ongoing, and further updates will be communicated.
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Troops arrest suspect as rival Sara-Suka factions clash in Jos
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Safe Haven have arrested a suspect following a clash between rival factions of the Sara-Suka group in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:00 a.m. on March 16 at Zololo Junction, where the rival groups engaged in a violent confrontation.
Troops of Sector 1 swiftly responded to the distress call and apprehended one suspect, while others fled on sighting the security personnel.
The suspect is currently in custody for further investigation and necessary action.
Troops have continued to maintain presence in the area to prevent further breakdown of law and order.
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