In a notable incident captured by TVC News, the suspension of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, over the N585m scandal vehicle was denied access to the State House, symbolizing the gravity of the unfolding events. Security operatives directed her convoy to turn back, refusing entry into the Presidential Villa.
A reliable source disclosed that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission intervened between July and August 2023, intercepting a significant N32bn that was on the verge of being stolen from the humanitarian affairs ministry. The intercepted funds were subsequently handed over to the Federal Government.
While this transpired, the immediate past minister in the ministry, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, underwent an extensive questioning session with investigators over the alleged N37bn money laundering. As of 7 pm on Monday, she was still engaged in providing information to investigators at the EFCC headquarters in Jabi, Abuja.
Umar-Farouq, recognizing the gravity of the situation, took to Twitter at about 10:20 am, stating, “I have, at my behest, arrived at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to honour the invitation by the anti-graft agency to offer clarifications in respect of some issues that the commission is investigating.”
Citing health challenges, she had previously officially written to the EFCC, seeking an extension of the deadline to meet with interrogators. This extension request aims to provide a comprehensive account of the alleged monumental fraud that occurred under her supervision during her tenure in the ministry.
