The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has accused the former Managing Director of Kano Agricultural Supply Company (KASCO), Bala Inuwa, of fraudulently obtaining a court order to recover properties confiscated during an ongoing investigation into alleged misappropriation of N4 billion.
The Commission claims Inuwa, alongside his son and the Association of Compassionate Friends, diverted public funds meant for Kano State’s agricultural sector.
During an interview with Channels Television, PCACC Secretary and Legal Adviser, Zahraddeen Hamisu Kofar-Mata, described the former MD’s actions as “a desperate attempt to illegally reclaim assets acquired with proceeds of crime.”
“We were shocked to learn that a court judgement was secured against the police, not against us – the actual party that took him to court. This process of obtaining judgment was fraudulent, as the court was misled,” Kofar-Mata said.
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He further revealed that Inuwa filed the suit before Justice Aisha Yau of the Kano State High Court, resulting in a default judgment. The judgement allegedly allowed the former MD to withdraw N190 million from frozen bank accounts holding suspected illicit funds.
“The former MD presented the judgement to the police, knowing fully well that the case was not filed by them. This was a calculated attempt to bypass legal channels and exploit the system,” Kofar-Mata added.
Seized Property Still In Commission’s Custody
Kofar-Mata disclosed that the commission intervened swiftly after receiving intelligence that the ex-MD’s representatives were attempting to remove valuable assets from a warehouse in Kumbotso Local Government Area.
“We rushed to the warehouse when we learned they were trying to cart away articulated vehicles, tractors, and hundreds of bags of cement, among other items. The site remains sealed, with police officers on guard,” he confirmed.
Ongoing Investigations
The legal adviser highlighted that Inuwa is facing criminal charges of conspiracy and misappropriation before Justice Hafsat Yahaya of High Court 11.
“Sometime between August 2022 and April 2023, N4.67 billion was credited to KASCO from the state’s Federal Allocation Account as grants. Our investigation found that this sum was diverted into personal accounts – a clear violation of sections 308 and 309 of the Penal Code,” Kofar-Mata stated.
He also revealed that the commission had applied for a stay of execution and for the judgment to be set aside.
“Over N790 million remains frozen across three bank accounts, but unfortunately, the fraudulent judgement allowed them to withdraw part of the funds,” he added.
Efforts to contact Inuwa for comment were unsuccessful, as his phone was switched off at the time of reporting.
