Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court Abuja issued an arrest warrant on Thursday, April 16, 2026, for Sadiya Umar Farouq, a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. An arrest warrant was also issued for Bashir Nura Alkali, a Permanent Secretary in the same ministry.
The warrants relate to alleged fraud involving $1.3 million and N746.6 million. Both Mrs. Farouq and Mr. Alkali were scheduled to appear before the court.
The FCT High Court's decision to issue arrest warrants for a former Minister, Sadiya Umar Farouq, and a Permanent Secretary, Bashir Nura Alkali, over alleged fraud of $1.3 million and N746.6 million, signals a significant step towards accountability for high-ranking officials. This development sends a clear message that allegations of financial misconduct, particularly within a ministry tasked with humanitarian aid, will be pursued.
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