The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned a serving officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mohammed Adamu Ndagiyapa, before the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Jabi, Abuja, over an alleged N4.31 million job racketeering scheme.
Ndagiyapa, a Marshal Inspector II with the FRSC, was docked on a four-count charge bordering on receiving gratification and using his office to confer corrupt advantage upon himself, contrary to the provisions of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.
According to the ICPC, the defendant allegedly received N3.26 million between January 2021 and December 2022 through his Stanbic IBTC Bank and First City Monumental Bank accounts from one Dauda Zira Gambo under the guise of securing employment for the latter’s relatives in the FRSC.
The anti-graft agency further alleged that Ndagiyapa collected an additional N1.05 million from one Munda Babayo for the same purpose of facilitating employment for her relations, bringing the total amount involved in the alleged fraud to N4.31 million.
The Commission said investigations revealed that the officer allegedly exploited his position by claiming he had the influence and connections with senior FRSC officials to secure employment opportunities for applicants.
The alleged offences are said to be contrary to and punishable under Sections 10(a)(ii) and 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.
When the charges were read in court, the defendant pleaded not guilty to all four counts.
Following the plea, counsel to the ICPC, Leslie Iheduru, requested the court to fix a date for the commencement of trial.
Presiding judge, Justice F. E. Messiri, granted the defendant bail on the terms earlier approved under his administrative bail and adjourned the case until September 16, 2026, for the commencement of trial.
The ICPC reaffirmed its commitment to combating corruption in public institutions, stressing that allegations of abuse of office, job racketeering and related offences would continue to be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
