Uche Nnaji to Remain in Custody Amid Forgery Investigation

Uche Nnaji, the former Minister of Science and Technology, is set to remain in custody for 14 days following his arrest by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). This detention period, approved by a security court, is intended to facilitate an investigation into allegations of certificate forgery.

Nnaji was apprehended on Wednesday at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport upon his arrival from Enugu. The ICPC confirmed that the arrest was conducted with the assistance of the State Security Service (SSS) and is part of an ongoing investigation into claims that Nnaji submitted forged academic credentials, including a degree certificate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate.

The investigation follows a federal high court order authorizing his arrest due to his failure to respond to multiple invitations for questioning. The ICPC has assured the public that it will pursue the matter diligently in accordance with the law.