ICPC to Arraign Mother of Alleged Killer of Ex-PDP Chair’s Son in Court for Corruption

Paul Obi

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) yesterday arraign Maimuna Aliyu, former Executive Director of Aso Savings and mother of Maryam Sanda, alleged killer of Biyaminu Bello, son of former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Haliru Bello.

Aliyu is being charged for the illegal sale of property belong to Aso Savings among other offences.

According to ICPC Commissioner of Public Enlightenment, MM Abubakar “ICPC is due to arraign Mrs. Maimuna Aliyu, former Executive Director of Aso Savings and Loans Ltd as well as dropped nominee for Board member, ICPC.

“The arraignment is set to take place on November 28, 2017 before Justice M A Nasir of High Court 16 Jabi, Abuja.

“Mrs Aliyu allegedly sold off three plots of land 2432; 2433; and 2434 in Cadastral Zone B08, Jahi District, Abuja, on behalf of Aso Savings and Loans Ltd at the cost of N57m without remitting same to the bank.

He said: “She is also believed to have made false statement to officials of ICPC all contrary to Sections 19 and 25(1) (a) & (b) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000; and Section 311 of the Penal Code Act, Cap 532, Laws of Northern Nigeria 1990.”

Aliyu’s daughter, Sanda is also facing charges for culpable homicide over the stabbing of her late husband, Bello to death.