The Independent Corrupt Practices and other
related Offences Commission has seized 220
flats , located in 20 estates , allegedly belonging
to one Sanusi Mohammed , a former aide to ex -
Governor Isa Yuguda of Bauchi State .
It was learnt that 165 rounds of ammunition , a
pump action rifle and other weapons were
found in some of Mohammed ’ s properties
located at GRA , Bauchi .
A source in Bauchi told one of ourcorrespondents that the ICPC made thediscovery following a tip - off by a whistle -blower .
He said , “ About 10 days ago , we received a tip -
off from a whistle - blower about the lifestyle of
one Sanusi Mohammed , a former aide to
former Bauchi Governor , Isa Yuguda .
“ We traced 220 flats in 20 estates to him . The
houses range from two- bedroom to three -
bedroom flats. Inside some of the properties ,
we discovered four sophisticated guns with 165
rounds of ammunition , five exotic cars and 15
new air conditioners. “ We believe the air
conditioners were donated to the Bauchi State
Government by China .
“ We also recovered some cash as well as 25
designer watches and 20 bales of brocade . ”
It was learnt that Mohammed was arrested by
the ICPC and quizzed but was later released on
administrative bail .
One of our correspondents visited the residence
of Mohammed , a former Senior Special Adviser
on Special Duties to Yuguda , twice but was told
he was not at home . He was told that the ex -
special adviser said he would call him but had
yet to do so as of the time of filing this report.
When contacted on the telephone , the
spokesperson for the ICPC , Mrs. Rasheedat
Okoduwa, said she could not speak on the
matter.
She said,“ According to the ICPC Act , we are not
allowed to divulge details of investigation . I
cannot deny or confirm any story . In any case ,
anyone who is under investigation is presumed
innocent until proved otherwise . ”
The Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission , which is also investigating
Yuguda , had sealed his multi - million naira
mansion at Sir Kashim Ibrahim Street , GRA ,
Bauchi .
A committee set up by the current Bauchi State
Government to carry out forensic audit of all
major contracts awarded by the past
administration from June 2007 to May 2015 in
the Bauchi State Universal Basic Education
Board , Ministry of Local Government Affairs ,
Bauchi Specialist Hospitals , Ministries ,
Departments and Agencies, had , in January,
asked Yuguda to account for over N212 bn
expended by his administration within the
period under review.
Over N100bn was alleged to have been
mismanaged by permanent secretaries ,
commissioners and aides to the former
governor .
Yuguda appointed 20 Special Advisers , 94
Senior Special Assistants and 810 Special
Assistants .