Sokoto Govt Set Up Panel To Probe Tambuwal

The Governor Ahmad Aliyu-led Sokoto State government has set up a Commission of Inquiry to probe all land allocations and government assets sold or auctioned during tthe administration of former Governor Aminu Tambuwal.

Naija News reports that this was made known in a statement on Saturday by Governor Aliyu’s Chief Press Secretary, Mallam Abubakar Bawa.

The 5-man committee would be led by Justice M.A. Pindiga (rtd) while Barrister Nasiru Muhammed Binji would serve as its Secretary.

Other members of the committee include Chief Jacob E. Ochidi, SAN; Alhaji Usman Abubakar and Barrister Lema Sambo Wali.

The statement noted that the committee would also ascertain the government bank account and amount realized from the sales and auctions of the assets.

Bawa added that the committee would examine the various allocations of Lands throughout the state including government owned houses sold or auctioned.

The committee was given two months from the date of its first sitting to submit it report.