Coalition Alerts ICPC to Whistleblower's Danger
The Coalition for Whistleblower Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF) has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to protect Mubarak Bello, a whistleblower being held by the Katsina Police.
Bello, an entrepreneur, exposed an alleged ghost-worker payroll fraud involving Katsina Police officers, and the coalition describes him as being in "immediate danger" after his arrest.
The coalition urged the ICPC to immediately offer full protection to Bello.
- The coalition petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, demanding Bello's release and protection.
- Bello operated a business centre within the Katsina Police headquarters and had exposed the alleged fraud for years.
Author's summary: Whistleblower Mubarak Bello faces danger after exposing fraud.