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September 05, 2006
Nigerian arson 'graft cover-up'
A Nigerian government-owned building was burnt down in Zamfara state in an attempt to destroy evidence of fraud, the anti-corruption commission says.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said the arson was aimed at getting rid of vital documents.
But the EFCC said it would continue to investigate an agricultural project and the state ministry of finance.
A number of officials have already appeared in court in Abuja, over alleged misappropriation of funds.
"It is the belief of the commission that the fire is the handiwork of persons known to, or in sympathy with, top officials of the Zamfara State government," the EFCC said.
Nigeria is seen as one of the most corrupt countries in the world.
President Olusegun Obasanjo set up the EFCC to tackle the problem.
But his critics say the commission has been used to sideline the president's opponents ahead of elections due next year.
Mr Obasanjo's supporters were defeated in their attempt to change the constitution to let him stand for a third term.
Posted by Publisher at September 5, 2006 02:35 PM
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