The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has arrested the Registrar of the Kano High Court, his retired deputy, three lawyers, security personnel, and ten others over their alleged involvement in a massive financial scandal exceeding ₦20 billion.
PCACC Chairman, Muhuyi Magaji, disclosed this during a press briefing in Kano, revealing that the commission uncovered a sophisticated criminal network engaged in fraudulent land acquisitions using forged government documents and fake court rulings.
According to Magaji, the syndicate, which included legal professionals, court officials, and land registry staff, manipulated legal and administrative systems to unlawfully seize both public and private properties.
“We discovered a group that exploits fake documents and manipulated court judgments to take over properties illegally. The most disturbing part is the direct involvement of those entrusted with upholding justice,” he stated.
The arrests were made following a directive from a Kano High Court ordering the police to apprehend Suleman Ali, identified as the alleged mastermind of the operation. Among those taken into custody were four officials from the Ministry of Lands and Urban Planning, while some suspects were later granted bail.
During the press briefing, PCACC presented evidence obtained in the course of its investigation, including counterfeit land allocation documents, falsified fire service reports, and significant cash amounts linked to the fraudulent activities.
“One of the suspects, a Department of State Services (DSS) officer, attempted to bribe investigators with ₦2 million in exchange for his release. However, our officers refused the offer and proceeded with the investigation,” Magaji disclosed.
The commission commended the Kano High Court, led by Justice Dije Abdu Aboki, for its cooperation in granting legal backing for the arrests and investigation.
Magaji reaffirmed that no individual, regardless of status or position, would escape prosecution if found guilty of corruption.
“If bribery could stop this probe, it would have ended long ago. But with the support of the judiciary and the Kano State Government, we remain committed to ensuring justice is served,” he said.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to unravel further details about the extent of the fraudulent operations.
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