Kano state government has dispelled as mere rumours being peddled by mischief makers that wife to the governor, Prof. Hafsat Ganduje has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
A statement by the commissioner for information, Malam Muhammad Garba expressed regrets that the content of the unfounded story could not be attributed to any credible source such as the purported arresting agency, the EFCC.
He pointed out that most, unfortunately, the fake story is being peddled on social media platforms without confirmation from either the government or the EFCC.
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Malam Garba said the governor’s wife has not been arrested or detained and she is presently discharging her responsibilities.
The commissioner called on the good people of Kano state to disregard the rumour and also remain calm.
Earlier, Premium Times has reported that the Governor’s wife was arrested over a bribery and land fraud case reported by her son.
It further stated that the arrest was carried out weeks after her failure to honour the anti-graft agency’s invitation.
“Mrs Ganduje had earlier been invited to report to the EFCC’s Abuja headquarters on September 13, PREMIUM TIMES reported previously. But she did not appear and the EFCC then threatened to arrest her. Sources close to her later said she travelled to the UK at the time to attend the graduation ceremony of her son.
“Investigators are questioning Mrs Ganduje over allegations relating to land fraud in a petition by her own son, Abdualzeez Ganduje.” Premium Times reported.
