A Kano State High Court, led by Justice Aisha Yau, has issued an order restraining the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Police from arresting or detaining Shehu Wada Sagagi, the Chief of Staff to the Kano State Governor. The court also prohibited any form of harassment, intimidation, or molestation of Sagagi by these authorities.
This ruling follows a legal suit filed by Sagagi against the EFCC, the Northern Arewa Merger Group (APC), Hon Musa Mujahid Zaitawa, and the Kano State Commissioner of Police. The case revolves around accusations from the Northern Youth Merger Group, an APC-affiliated platform, alleging that Sagagi was involved in diverting Federal Government palliatives. Sagagi has denied these claims.
Justice Yau’s order offers temporary protection to Sagagi, preventing any legal actions by the EFCC or police until the case is heard. The court has scheduled the next hearing for September 3, 2024.
