After N61m theft, another N31m cash missing in Katsina Govt House

In what appears like a Nollywood movie, a sum of N31 million has been stolen inside the Katsina State Government House.

The Director-General to Governor Aminu Masari on New Media, Alhaji Al-Amin Isah, on Thursday, confirmed the stealing at the account section of the Katsina State Government House.

Isah, who did not disclose the exact figure, said some of the suspects were under investigation.

“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.

However, sources in the Government House disclosed that the money stolen was in the sum of N31 million.

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The Katsina Government House experienced money theft in 2020 when unknown persons allegedly broke into the office of the former Secretary to the Katsina State Government, Mustapha Inuwa, and made away with N16 million.

A few weeks ago, the Katsina State Police Command confirmed that it was investigating the alleged stealing of N61 million from a cashier at the office of the Secretary to the State Government, Aminu Darma.

Darma, however, said he was attacked by gunmen while travelling with three bags filled with N61 million cash.

He was said to have been shot in the arm before the money was stolen.

According to reports, the gunmen trailed Darma from the bank where they reportedly ambushed him.

The Star