By Paul Joseph
The Katsina State Government has confirmed that a former Senior Special Assistant on Community Development, Nura Garwa, who is currently under investigation over alleged involvement in a kidnapping syndicate, had earlier been suspended from office before contesting for a seat in the Katsina State House of Assembly.
Garwa was recently paraded by the Nigeria Police Force alongside other suspects over the alleged abduction of an eight-year-old boy at Sardauna Estate in Katsina metropolis.
The state government disclosed this in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Salisu Zango, on Sunday.
According to the statement, Garwa had previously been suspended by the administration of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda over allegations involving the diversion of empowerment materials meant for distribution to communities in Batsari Local Government Area under the state’s Community Development Programme.
“The suspected mastermind of a kidnapping syndicate, Nura Aliyu Garwa, had earlier been suspended as SSA on Community Development before his intention to contest for the position of member of the Katsina State House of Assembly representing Batsari Local Government Area,” the statement said.
The government explained that the suspension followed investigations into the alleged diversion of materials intended for community development projects in parts of the state.
Governor Radda reportedly described the alleged activities of the syndicate as unfortunate, especially considering that one of the suspects previously held a government position and later contested for elective office.
The governor also commended the police command and other security agencies for their efforts in tackling criminal activities across the state.
He urged residents to continue supporting security agencies with useful information capable of assisting ongoing investigations and helping authorities curb insecurity.
The development follows the recent parade of suspected kidnappers by the Katsina State Police Command, during which authorities announced the arrest of members of a syndicate allegedly involved in the abduction of the young boy in Katsina metropolis.
Security agencies say investigations into the matter are ongoing, while more arrests may be made as the probe continues.
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