EFCC quizzes four Benue govt officials over alleged N100b contract fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Makurdi Zonal Directorate, has interrogated four Benue State Government officials over their alleged involvement in the award of unapproved contracts valued at over N100 billion in the Ministry of Education and Knowledge Management.
Those reportedly questioned include the former Commissioner for Education and Knowledge Management, now Commissioner for Lands, Survey and Solid Minerals, Rev. Frederick Ikyaan; the incumbent Commissioner for Education, Mrs Margaret Adamu; the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Timothy Ornguga; and the Permanent Secretary of the Education Ministry, Mrs Helen Nambativ.
The investigation ...