Uche Nnaji Detained by ICPC Over Certificate Forgery

Uche Nnaji, the former Minister of Science and Technology, was arrested by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on July 1, 2026, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. This arrest was executed following a bench warrant issued by the Federal High Court in Abuja, which was granted on June 11, 2026, under suit no.

FHC/ABJ/CS/1160/2026. The ICPC spokesperson, John Odei, stated that Nnaji had previously received a formal invitation to appear for an investigative interview regarding allegations of certificate forgery, specifically concerning his degree certificate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate.

Despite multiple attempts to contact him via various channels, Nnaji did not appear for the scheduled interview, prompting the legal action. Following his arrest, he was taken into custody at the ICPC headquarters in Abuja, where investigations are expected to continue.