ICPC reveals why D'banj was detained
ICPC reveals why D'banj was detained
Sources revealed how the singer colluded with some government officials to infuse ghost beneficiaries into the payroll of the scheme
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has explained reasons why it detained musician Oladipo-Daniel Oyebanjo, also known as D’Banj.
In a tweet posted via its official handle, it said it was due to an investigation of fraud associated with the N-Power Programme.
It was gathered that the singer was was arrested and detained on Tuesday.
According to its statement, the anti graft agency said N-Power was established by President Muhammadu Buhari on 8th June, 2016, to address the issues of youth unemployment and empowerment, and help increase social development.
However, it had since received numerous petitions on the diversion of N-Power funds running into billions of naira following the approval and release of such funds to the beneficiaries by the Federal Government.
"About 10 persons have been invited by ICPC over the last few months in connection with the N-Power fraud, and have been granted administrative bail after their detention. Several invitations to Mr. Oyebanjo to appear before a team of investigators were ignored and not honoured," the statement read in part.
Sources revealed how the singer colluded with some government officials to infuse ghost beneficiaries into the payroll of the scheme. This stipends were then paid to the former Mohits singer.
D'banj is however expected to be arraigned in court this week, according to reports.