The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), through its Kano Zonal Directorate, has handed over a total of ₦387,483,488 recovered from fraud suspects to the Jigawa State Government.
The funds were officially presented on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, during a brief ceremony at the EFCC office in Kano. The Director of Treasury Operations for Jigawa State, Muhammad Haruna, received the bank draft on behalf of the state government.
According to the EFCC, the recovery followed an investigation triggered by intelligence from the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), which flagged suspected misappropriation of public funds involving two individuals, Abdullahi Garba and Ayuba Sani.
Acting on the intelligence, EFCC operatives conducted a detailed probe that led to the recovery of the full amount from the suspects. Upon conclusion of investigations, both individuals were arraigned in court on charges related to diversion of public funds.
One of the suspects, Abdullahi Garba, has since been convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment after pleading guilty, while the second suspect, Ayuba Sani, is still undergoing trial.
Speaking during the handover, the Acting Zonal Director of the Kano Directorate, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, Friday S. Ebelo, reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to fighting corruption and ensuring justice.
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He stated that the recovery demonstrates the EFCC’s resolve to track down and reclaim proceeds of crime, particularly funds meant for public development.
“The EFCC remains resolute in its mandate to investigate and recover stolen funds. This handover underscores our determination to ensure that resources meant for the people are not diverted for personal gain,” he said.
In his response, Haruna expressed appreciation to the EFCC for its professionalism and dedication throughout the investigation process, noting that the recovered funds would ultimately benefit the people of Jigawa State.
He described the recovery as a clear example of the importance of anti-corruption efforts in safeguarding public resources and promoting accountability in governance.
