By Ahmed Abubakar
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has launched a thorough investigation into the illicit activities of a notorious land grabbing syndicate operating in the state.
Chairman Muhuyi Rimin-Gado revealed that the syndicate has been colluding with judiciary staff, lawyers, and other officials to orchestrate elaborate schemes for illegally acquiring public and private lands.
Preliminary findings have exposed a complex network of fraudsters exploiting loopholes in the system to forge documents, backdate sales agreements, and obtain fraudulent court judgments.
The syndicate’s tactics include manipulating legal processes, forging affidavits, and backdating documents to legitimize their claims.
” The commission has recovered 40 plots of land valued at over ₦20 million, returning them to their rightful owner.
” Several suspects, including lawyers and public officials, have been apprehended, with one key suspect found with ₦2,857,000 in cash.
” Some lawyers and public officers have been implicated in the fraudulent activities, either by drafting agreements or facilitating the schemes.
The PCACC is working closely with the Department of State Services (DSS) and other stakeholders to dismantle the syndicate and prevent future occurrences.
Chairman Rimin-Gado commended the state government’s efforts to “clean up” the system and pledged continued support to ensure transparency and accountability in land administration.
