The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has condemned the recent arrest and subsequent release of Muhuyi Rimingado, Executive Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), by officers of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit.
TheHintsNews reports that Rimingado was detained last Friday evening over the seizure of property believed to be proceeds of crime.
Checks revealed that Rimingado was released on bail later that night but was asked to report to the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Monday for further questioning.
The investigation and prosecution of the former Managing Director of the Kano Agricultural Supply Company were carried out by the Kano Anti-Graft Agency in accordance with its enabling law and a court order.
In a statement issued Monday by its Executive Director, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani described the incident as a clear case of “corruption fighting back,” warning that such developments undermine Nigeria’s collective anti-corruption efforts and erode public trust.
He criticised the circumstances surrounding Rimingado’s arrest, noting that it appeared to be connected to the commission’s ongoing investigations into a high-profile case involving properties allegedly linked to a prominent national figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Rafsanjani said: “The Inspector General of Police must not allow his office to be used by desperate politicians to undermine anti-corruption efforts or shield powerful individuals from legitimate investigations.
“Actions like these not only tarnish the reputation of the police force but also erode public confidence in the impartiality of state institutions.”
Rafsajani added that such interference damages Nigeria’s image globally, particularly in the eyes of the international community and investors, while also compromising President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s stated commitment to transparency and accountability.