Governor Nyako suspends four government officials for alleged fraud

Gov. Murtala Nyako of Adamawa on Tuesday approved the suspension of four government officials for alleged fraud.

A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Administration, Mallam Mohammed Sa’ad, said two of the affected officers, Dahiru Gomina and Garba Kayari, worked at the e-payment department of the state’s Accountant-General office.

The remaining two, Dauda Ali and Elam Sule, the statement said, worked with the Post Primary School Management Board.

It also announced the replacement of the Executive Secretary of the Post Primary School Board, Mallam Ayuba Njidda with Mrs Bilkisu Khalid.

“Nyako has directed the Ministry of Education to re-assign the executive secretary, while the affected officers remain suspended until investigations are concluded.”