EFCC Arrests Kwankwaso’s Former Aide, Now Tarauni LG Chairman Over N65m Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a former Special Adviser to Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, Muktar Umar Yerima. Premium Times gathered that Mr. Yerima, who is currently the chairman of Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State, was arrested early Saturday over alleged corruption.

He is accused of embezzling over N65m approved for participants in the Millennium Development Goals empowerment scheme in the state.