Just In: Former Minister Uche Nnaji Arrested at Abuja Airport Over Alleged Certificate Forgery

• Former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has been arrested at the Abuja airport over allegations of certificate forgery after previously being declared wanted by the ICPC.
• He is expected to be transferred to the anti-corruption agency for interrogation as investigations into the allegations continue.

Former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has been arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, over allegations of certificate forgery.

According to authoritative airport sources, Nnaji was apprehended on Wednesday shortly after arriving from Enugu aboard a chartered flight.

The former minister is expected to be handed over to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for interrogation as the anti-corruption agency continues its investigation into the alleged forgery.

His arrest comes weeks after a Federal High Court in Abuja granted the ICPC permission to arrest him and declare him wanted.

The court also authorised the commission to publish his wanted status in national newspapers, social media platforms and other media outlets after the agency informed the court that Nnaji had repeatedly failed to honour invitations for questioning.

According to court documents, the ICPC sought the ex parte order after several attempts to secure the former minister’s appearance for investigative activities proved unsuccessful.

Following his arrest at the Abuja airport, Nnaji is expected to be transferred to the ICPC for further questioning as investigations continue.

Comments:

@ConcernedCitizen: If the allegations are true, the law should take its course regardless of status.

@NaijaWatch: Public office holders should be held to the highest standards of integrity.

@JusticeFirst: Being declared wanted and then arrested at the airport is a major development.

@VoiceOfReason: Let’s allow the investigation to run its course before drawing conclusions.

@TruthMatters: Certificate forgery allegations against public officials should always be thoroughly investigated.