Maina Still In Niger, To Be Extradited Soon – Police

The Nigeria Police Force, on Tuesday, disclosed that the former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrashid Maina, will be extradited to Nigeria in due course.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Force’s Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba in Abuja.

The statement read: “Following the arrest of former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrashid Abdullahi Maina in Niamey, Niger Republic, the Nigeria Police Force is perfecting extradition processes of the fugitive to Nigeria to enable him face trial in pending criminal proceedings against him.”

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“Abdulrashid Maina, who was declared wanted by a court of competent jurisdiction, was arrested last night, 30th November, 2020 through the collaborative efforts of the operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, INTERPOL NCB, Abuja and their Nigerien counterpart.

“He is currently in a detention facility in the Niger Republic awaiting the completion of the extradition processes.

“The Force assures the citizens, that there shall be no hiding place for any suspect, no matter how highly placed.”

Maina is currently facing corruption charges in Nigeria. He was arrested in the Niger Republic on Monday after jumping bail and declared wanted by an Abuja High Court.

Senator Ali Ndume, who stood as surety for him was remanded in prison by a court before he was later granted bail.

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