Wanted Man For $65m Fraud No More Buhari’s Inlaw

Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), in a report had declared three persons wanted for funds misappropriation and diversion of USD65 million, and demanding from the public, useful information about their whereabouts.

One of the listed names, Mr Gimba Kumo, former Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, was said to be linked with President Buhari’s family.

But the Presidency through its Media Assistant, Garba Shehu, has denied that Mr Gimba Kumo has any relationship with him at the moment, though he was once an in-law to the president, that the relationship ended some years ago.

The Presidency’s statement according Premium Times reads thus:
A running story to the effect that the ICPC has declared “an in-law of the President” wanted in connection with fraud involving the large sum of money , USD65 million to be exact. This should normally be an affirmation that our anti-corruption agencies/institutions are truly independent and allowed unfettered freedom by the President. Which infact is the case.

That a state institution can issue such is a measure of the administration’s commitment to accountability, equality and justice.

To set the records straight, the person declared wanted by the ICPC is not an inlaw to President Buhari.

While at some point in time the said fugitive from justice had been linked to a family member in marriage, that relationship has ended some years ago. .it is therefore unfortunate to bring the Presidents family into this case. It is in our view an attempt to generate views and sell copies of sensational reporting.

The President’s position at all times is that the law be allowed to take its course. As is well known of him, President Muhammadu Buhari will not provide any cover for crime, no matter who is involved.

Garba Shehu.

The ICPC statement reads:
“The persons whose pictures appear above, Mr Tarry Rufus, Mr Gimba Yau Kumo and Mr. Bola Ogunsola, are hereby declared WANTED by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in connection with issues bordering on misappropriation of National Housing Funds and diversion of the sum of Sixty Five Million dollars ($65,000,000).

“Anyone who has useful information on their whereabouts should report to ICPC Headquarters Abuja, any of the ICPC State Offices or the nearest police station, or call ICPC toll-free lines: 0803-123-0280, 0803-123-0281, 0803-123-0282, 0705-699-0190, 0705-699-0191 and 0800-CALL-ICPC (0800-2255-4272) or send an email to info@icpc.gov.ng.”