The Kebbi State Government has established a committee to recover funds fraudulently withdrawn from the accounts of orphans, out of the N2.1 billion disbursed by the World Muslim League. This money, intended to support the welfare of 1,849 orphans in the state, was transferred through bank accounts. However, some guardians entrusted with managing these funds were found to have engaged in fraudulent activities by misappropriating the orphans’ money, primarily through Point of Sale (PoS) transactions.
Governor Nasir Idris has directed the committee, headed by the Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sani-Aliyu, to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that the stolen funds are fully recovered and returned to their rightful owners. The governor’s administration has also warned that any banks found complicit in these illegal actions will face formal complaints to their headquarters.
The committee includes other state commissioners, special advisers, and permanent secretaries. The government’s stance is firm in protecting the rights of these vulnerable children and ensuring that justice is served.
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