The wife of the Governor of Kano state, Prof Hafsat Ganduje, has returned after being interrogated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Chronicle NG reported how the first lady of Kano state was apprehended and questioned by investigators of the anti-graft agency on Monday.
Her arrest was in response to an accusation filed by her son Abdulazeez, who stated that he facilitated the acquisition of some plots of land in Kano but it was later discovered that the land had been paid for while his mother refused to honour the developer’s request for refund.
The Kano first lady had been summoned by the EFCC, but she said to have refused to honour the invitation.
An official of the EFCC revealed that Prof Hafsat was arrested for failing to turn herself in.
The Kano first lady was seen leaving a private jet upon arrival back to Kano state.
Abubakar Aminu Ibrahim, a social media aide to the governor, shared a picture of the moment Kano State first lady landed at the Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, on Tuesday morning.
Dressed in a native attire, the governor’s wife was accompanied by one of her aides.
The son was said to have fled abroad after filing the petition which was widely reported in the media.
However, the Kano state government has denied reports of the first lady’s arrest.
In a statement, the commissioner for information, Malam Muhammad Garba, said the reports of the arrest were unfounded.
He said the stories could not be attributed to any credible source.
“The Kano state government has dispelled as mere rumours being peddled by mischief makers that wife to the governor, Prof. Hafsat Ganduje has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).”
“The commissioner for information, Malam Muhammad Garba expressed regrets that the content of the unfounded story could not be attributed to any credible source such as the purported arresting agency, the EFCC.
“He pointed out that most unfortunately, the fake story is being peddled on social media platforms without confirmation from either the government or the EFCC
“Malam Garba said the governor’s wife has not been arrested or detained and she is presently discharging her responsibilities
“The commissioner called on the good people of Kano state to disregard the rumour and also remain calm.”
