How N31m Cash Was Stolen From Katsina State Government House

About thirty one million naira cash have been stolen by yet to be identified persons from the Katsina State Government House.

Confirming the theft at the account section of the State Government House, the Director-General to the governor on New Media, Alhaji Al-Amin Isah, on Thursday, said some suspects have been arrested and investigation is on.

“Yes, it’s true that some money was alleged to have been stolen as you have asked. We have already reported the matter to the police for investigation. I cannot tell you the exact figure now, but those in the best position will give you more updates, please,” he said.

A similar incident had happened in the state in January 2020 when unknown persons allegedly broke into the office of the former Secretary to the Government of Katsina State (SSG), Mustapha Inuwa, and made away with N16 million.

The office which is located at the State Secretariat was said to have been broken into in the night and some suspects were arrested a day after in connection with the incident.

Those arrested included a security guard, and two government officials working at the SSG’s office.

Earlier in July 2022, the police in Katsina State said it was investigating the alleged stealing of N61 million from a cashier at the office of the Secretary to the State Government, Aminu Darma.

He was allegedly attacked by gunmen while travelling with three bags filled with N61 million cash and shot in the arm before the money was stolen

The gunmen were said to have followed Mr. Darma from the bank but he didn’t stop when they tried to stop his car around the Katsina Steel Rolling Company roundabout. Instead, he returned to the metropolitan city and the gunmen continued chasing his car.

He eventually lost control of the car and hit an object which forced him to stop.