The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has interrogated a top official of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) over an alleged N90 billion Hajj subsidy.
The NAHCON official, whose identity has not been released, was arrested by ICPC operatives at his office on Wednesday and has since been released on bail.
According to Premium Times, some media reports indicated that ICPC operatives raided the headquarters of NAHCON in Abuja on Wednesday as part of an investigation into the use of the N90 billion subsidy released to the commission by the federal government for the 2024 Hajj.
In the same report, Premium Times confirmed that ICPC spokesperson Demola Bakare verified the visit of the agency’s operatives to NAHCON in a phone conversation on Friday.
Bakare stated that ICPC operatives visited NAHCON to pick up a top official who had failed to honor an investigation extended to all the directors of the Hajj commission for questioning.
“Our team visited the office in what can be described as a friendly visit,” Mr. Bakare said, refusing to provide further details.
The NAHCON official, identified as NAHCON’s Director of Procurement, has been granted bail after answering questions.
Anti-corruption agencies are scrutinizing the N90 billion Hajj subsidy released to NAHCON by the federal government for the 2024 Hajj.
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