CISLAC Demands Probe into Kogi's N36.9bn Security Fund

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has requested a comprehensive investigation into the alleged diversion of N36.9 billion from Kogi State's security fund. Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafsanjani, the Executive Director of CISLAC, stated that a financial intelligence report indicated that this amount was received within a nine-month period by the state government.

Preliminary findings suggest that N23.7 billion was transferred to financial companies, with significant disbursements made to individuals and private firms without clear public justification. Notable beneficiaries included individuals and firms such as Abdullahi Ayisat, Omonal Peter, Enehezeyi Ozav, and G.T.

Motor Nigeria Limited. CISLAC expressed concerns that these transactions might indicate a misuse of public resources linked to political figures, including former security adviser and ex-governor Yahaya Bello.

The organization has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), and the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) to launch an immediate forensic investigation, identify beneficiaries, recover diverted resources, and prosecute anyone found culpable, regardless of political affiliation.