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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 Raid Criminal Hideouts, Arrest 10 Suspects in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1 of Operation Safe Haven have conducted coordinated raid operations on suspected criminal hideouts in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, leading to the arrest of 10 suspects.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 9:00 p.m. on May 19 at Gurum and Mista-Ali communities as part of ongoing efforts to deny criminal elements freedom of action within the area.
The troops reportedly stormed identified hideouts and arrested the suspects during the operation without incident.
A total of 10 suspects were taken into custody and are currently undergoing profiling and preliminary investigation.
Security sources said the raid forms part of sustained clearance operations aimed at curbing criminal activities, including banditry, kidnapping, and other related offences across Plateau State.
They added that security patrols and intelligence-driven operations would continue in vulnerable communities to restore lasting peace.
Troops Raid Criminal Hideouts, Arrest 10 Suspects in Plateau
Troops Disrupt Illegal Mining Activities in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 4, Sub-Sector 41 of Operation Enduring Peace have disrupted suspected illegal mining activities in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the troops responded at about 7:00 p.m. on May 19 following reports of illegal mining operations between NTV and Hirpiya villages.
On arrival at the location, the suspected illegal miners reportedly fled the scene upon sighting the troops.
The troops subsequently secured the area and recovered items believed to have been used for the illegal activities, including one long pipe, one generator, and one pumping machine.
The recovered items have been taken into custody for further investigation and necessary action.
Security sources said the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal mining and other criminal activities contributing to insecurity and environmental degradation in Plateau State.
Troops Disrupt Illegal Mining Activities in Plateau
Troops Arrest Wanted Kidnap Suspect Linked to Abduction of Retired Colonel in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 3 of Operation Safe Haven have arrested a wanted kidnap suspect linked to the abduction of a retired military officer in Plateau State.
Security sources said the suspect, identified as Abubakar Ahamadu, 35, was apprehended at about 4:00 p.m. on May 20 during an intelligence-led operation.
He was reportedly linked to the kidnapping of retired Col. Ajanaku (rtd), which occurred on Jan. 4 along Rukuba Road in Bassa LGA.
Sources said the arrest followed sustained efforts by troops to track and dismantle kidnapping networks operating within the area.
The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation and profiling.
Troops Arrest Wanted Kidnap Suspect Linked to Abduction of Retired Colonel in Plateau
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