The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has revealed that it has seized 24 properties from four civil servants.
The properties were reportedly seized from civil servants in the Ministry of Niger Delta in Abuja and the Punch Newspaper quotes a document reportedly obtained from the ICPC.
The civil servants who received the notice of seizure ‘Notice of Seizure of Movable and Immovable Properties Pursuant to Section 45 (4) a – (b) of the Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Ac 2000, are, Poloma Kabiru Nuhu, Mangset Longyl Dickson and Daniel Obah.
The head of the anti corruption agency, Mr. Ekpo Nta, is quoted as saying, “The commission is investigating a matter involving some staff (members) of the Niger Delta Ministry, with certain movable and immovable property owned by the said staff.
“The commission is of the opinion based on the aforementioned investigation that these movable and immovable property owned by these people who are staff of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs are excessive, having regards to their present emoluments and all other relevant circumstances. The commission hereby notifies the entire public that all movable and immovable properties owned by these staff (members) and listed hereunder are seized.”