EFCC Arrests Dankwambo’s Chief Of Staff

There was jubilation in some parts of Gombe town as soon as the
news of the arrest of the chief of staff to Governor Ibrahim Hassan
Dankwambo, Alhaji Ahmed Yayari, by the Economic and Financial
Crimes Commission (EFCC) filtered round the town yesterday.

The head of operations of the EFCC Gombe zonal office, Johnson
Babalola who confirmed the arrest, said the arrest is part of a
probe into alleged misuse of the 2015 Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP) campaign funds.

“Yes, we invited Yayari among others to our office. We are still
investigating the matter,” he said in a phone chat on Friday.

Babalola, who said that the governor’s chief of staff was
invited to ascertain his alleged involvement in the disbursement
and diversion of the campaign funds, said the anti-graft agency
would prosecute anyone found wanting once investigations are
concluded.

The arrest of Yayari, who is said to be eyeing the 2019
gubernatorial seat, was greeted with jubilation by residents of the
state capital who accused the PDP of impoverishing the state.

As soon as the news spread some residents and civil Servants
gathered in groups, mostly in market places and government offices
discussing the matter, describing it as a welcome development.

A level 10 officer who refused to disclose his name for fear of
victimisation said the arrest of the chief of staff by the EFCC is
a welcome development as it will serve as deterrent to others.

According to him, “the arrest of the chief of staff by the EFCC
is long overdue. Many of us in Gombe, especially in the civil
service are very happy with the development. We are the ones in
charge of pushing files and we know what transpired during the
elections and what is transpiring.”

“I am calling on the EFCC to intensify their investigation and
ensure that all those that looted funds meant for Nigerians or the
people of Gombe are force to pay back or go to jail.” He said.

There was jubilation in some parts of Gombe town as soon as the
news of the arrest of the chief of staff to Governor Ibrahim Hassan
Dankwambo, Alhaji Ahmed Yayari, by the Economic and Financial
Crimes Commission (EFCC) filtered round the town
yesterday.

The head of operations of the EFCC Gombe zonal office, Johnson
Babalola who confirmed the arrest, said the arrest is part of a
probe into alleged misuse of the 2015 Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP) campaign funds.

“Yes, we invited Yayari among others to our office. We are still
investigating the matter,” he said in a phone chat on Friday.

Babalola, who said that the governor’s chief of staff was
invited to ascertain his alleged involvement in the disbursement
and diversion of the campaign funds, said the anti-graft agency
would prosecute anyone found wanting once investigations are
concluded.

The arrest of Yayari, who is said to be eyeing the 2019
gubernatorial seat, was greeted with jubilation by residents of the
state capital who accused the PDP of impoverishing the state.

As soon as the news spread some residents and civil Servants
gathered in groups, mostly in market places and government offices
discussing the matter, describing it as a welcome development.

A level 10 officer who refused to disclose his name for fear of
victimisation said the arrest of the chief of staff by the EFCC is
a welcome development as it will serve as deterrent to others.

According to him, “the arrest of the chief of staff by the EFCC
is long overdue. Many of us in Gombe, especially in the civil
service are very happy with the development. We are the ones in
charge of pushing files and we know what transpired during the
elections and what is transpiring.”

“I am calling on the EFCC to intensify their investigation and
ensure that all those that looted funds meant for Nigerians or the
people of Gombe are force to pay back or go to jail.” He said.