EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Bada was reportedly apprehended on Sunday at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos while attempting to leave the country.
Her arrest follows suspicions that Bada might be fleeing due to ongoing corruption investigations involving her and former Governor el-Rufai. ICPC officials had been monitoring her movements after receiving intelligence that she may be trying to evade questioning.
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This development is part of a broader investigation into several high-ranking officials from the el-Rufai administration. Sources suggest that the probe is focused on alleged financial mismanagement during their time in office, with numerous individuals under scrutiny.
According to SaharaReporters, the Kaduna State House of Assembly recently indicted el-Rufai for allegedly embezzling ₦423 billion from the state treasury.
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Although specific charges against Bada have yet to be disclosed, it is believed they involve significant financial irregularities and the misappropriation of public funds.
Bada’s arrest has fueled speculation about a potential wider investigation into the former governor’s administration. The ICPC is expected to provide further details as the investigation unfolds, shedding light on the extent of corruption in the previous leadership.
Meanwhile, former Governor el-Rufai has filed a legal challenge against the Kaduna State House of Assembly after it accused his administration of mismanaging ₦432 billion during his eight-year tenure. His lawyer, Abdulhakeem Mustapha, lodged a fundamental rights lawsuit in June to contest the allegations.
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