Some Katsina state governor’s office officials are now in police custody following the theft of an unspecified amount of money on Sunday night.
According to sources, the amount stolen was N31 million, though Governor Aminu Masari’s Director General for New Media, Al-Amin Isah, stated that he did not know the amount.
It was also discovered that the theft occurred on Sunday night during heavy rain.
Isah told journalists “Police have arrested those suspected of being involved.” Investigation has already commenced. But, I don’t know the amount alleged to have been stolen.”
Insiders further revealed that the image of a man who stole the money was captured by the Closed Circuit Camera installed at the Financial Controller’s office at the Governor’s office.
One of the sources revealed, “The thief was seen on the CCTV at the Financial Controller office. He entered the office through the window. He was also seen leaving the office with a large sack which he kept the money inside.”
Attempts for comments or clarification from the spokesman for the Katsina police command, SP Gambo Isah, were unsuccessful.