The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has detained D’banj, a Nigerian singer, on suspicion of fraud.
On Wednesday, Premium Times reported that D’banj had been arrested by the ICPC after refusing many requests to discuss his alleged involvement in the alleged misappropriation of funds for the N-Power project.
The Social Investment Programmes (SIPs) established by the Muhammadu Buhari administration to address unemployment and advance social development include N-power.
The multi-award-winning musician was apprehended and held on Tuesday after being allegedly compelled to surrender by ICPC agents at the organization’s Abuja headquarters.
According to the report’s sources, D’banj had been evading ICPC summonses for weeks while claiming he had engagements abroad.
According to the claims, D’banj and a few government officials allegedly planned to use fictitious beneficiaries in the N-Power payment scheme, with cash intended for beneficiaries being traced to accounts connected to D’banj.
According to information gathered, D’banj was held when an ICPC official refused his request for administrative bail, after which he was subjected to a protracted interrogation.
After concluding its investigation, The Guardian reported that the anti-graft agency may take D’banj to court for alleged fraud and fund-diversion.
