Abuja Military Contractor Nabbed As ICPC Recovers N267m Cash

Mohammed Oluwatimileyin Taoheed reports,

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced that its operatives had recovered a whooping sum of N267 million and luxurious cars from one Mr. Kabiru Sallau, a military contractor based in Abuja.

ICPC made this known after a raid of the residence of Sallau, in Wuse 2, on June 16 between 5pm and 12am on suspicion of money laundering.

TrackNews Nigeria learnt that Sallau, who is the Managing Director of K Salam Construction Company Nigeria Limited, is under interrogations currently for alleged money laundering.

In statement signed by Mrs. Azuka Ogugua, the Spokesperson for ICPC, she stated that Rolex watches were among things recovered from the property.

Part of the statement said: “The commission wishes to state that ICPC operatives raided a property in Wuse 2 of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, on 16th June, 2022 between 5:00pm and 12:00am in suspicion of money laundering.

“Facts available for the time being indicate that the property is owned by owner of K Salam Construction Company, a military contractor.

“The commission recovered money and other items from the property viz-a-viz N175,706,500; $220,965; G-Wagon; 2022 editions of BMW and Mercedes Benz cars; customised mobile phones; several designer wrist watches including three Rolexes, and some property documents.

“The commission arrested the Managing Director of K Salam Construction Company Nigeria Limited, Mr. Kabiru Sallau, and investigation is ongoing.

“The commission is yet to conclude its investigation and prefers not to preempt its outcome and also avoid the frenzy of a media trial.”