Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has condoled with the government and people of Akwa Ibom state and his counterpart, Governor Umo Eno, over the death of his wife, Patience, who died on Thursday at age 57 during a brief illness.
In a condolence message by his media aide, Ismaila Isah, on Friday, he expressed shock over the Akwa Ibom State governor’s wife’s death.
The Kogi State governor acknowledged her pivotal role in supporting the governor, describing her as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, whose pet projects positively impacted numerous women and vulnerable individuals in Akwa Ibom State.
Ododo prayed for the peaceful repose of Umo-Eno’s soul and sought God’s comfort for her family and the people of Akwa Ibom State as they mourn her loss.
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Ex-Governor arrested over alleged N27b fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested Darius Ishaku, a former governor of Taraba State, over alleged involvement in a N27 billion fraud scheme.
According to information available to the media on Friday, Ishaku was taken into custody from his Abuja residence on Friday.
A source from the commission revealed that Ishaku faces at least 15-count charges, including criminal breach of trust, misappropriation, and diversion of public funds.
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The source said: “We have been gathering evidence for some time now, and his inability to account for certain financial activities during his administration raised major red flags.
“The former governor is currently in our custody.
“He has been under investigation since leaving office, and there have been numerous instances of financial malfeasance attributed to him.”
The EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest but declined further comment.
Ishaku, who served as governor from May 2015 to May 2023, will be arraigned in court soon.
