Former Science Minister Uche Nnaji has been arrested at Enugu Airport and is set to face ICPC probe, NewsOnline has learnt.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has reportedly been arrested at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu while preparing to board a chartered flight to Abuja.
According to reports, Nnaji was taken into custody on Wednesday at the airport by security operatives.
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Sources familiar with the development told NewsOnline that the former minister is expected to be handed over to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for interrogation.
Recall that the ICPC had been investigating Nnaji since he resigned from office last year following allegations that he forged his academic certificates.
As of the time of filing this report, neither the ICPC nor Nnaji had issued an official statement on the reported arrest or the allegations against him.
