The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has recorded another major victory in its anti-corruption drive with the conviction of two local government officials in Kebbi State for contract fraud and abuse of office involving ₦54 million.
The convicts — Mr. Abubakar Bawa Makuku, Sole Administrator and Caretaker Chairman of Sakaba Local Government Area, and Mr. Ahmed Abdullahi Fakai, Director of Finance and Supply — were arraigned before Justice E. Gakko of the Federal High Court, Birnin-Kebbi, on multiple charges of corruption, abuse of office, and financial misconduct.
Evidence presented by the ICPC prosecution team revealed that Mr. Fakai unlawfully withdrew ₦54 million from the council’s coffers in six tranches of ₦9 million each, while Mr. Makuku personally benefited from ₦10 million diverted from funds meant for official engagements.
Justice Gakko sentenced Fakai to three years’ imprisonment or a fine of ₦2.5 million, while Makuku received four years’ imprisonment or a fine of ₦2.5 million in total compensation and penalties.
ICPC spokesperson, Demola Bakare, said the conviction reinforces the Commission’s resolve to hold public officials accountable and promote integrity in governance.
ICPC Secures Conviction of Kebbi LG Chairman, Finance Director Over ₦54m Contract Fraud
