DSS Arrests Senator Ahmad Lawan’s Vocal Critic of Over Exposé of Bogus Water Project

Ibrahim Jadda, a prominent critic of former Senate President Ahmad Lawan, has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) in Gashua, Yobe State.

Jadda’s arrest is allegedly linked to his comments on a controversial water project in Gashua, which has been plagued by allegations of corruption and mismanagement.

The Federal Executive Council had approved a whopping ₦3.51 billion for two water projects in Gashua, aimed at extending water supply services and upgrading existing water works.

However, investigations have revealed that despite full payments to contractors, many of these water projects remain incomplete or non-functional, leaving residents without access to potable water.

A ₦492 million water supply project in Gashua was found abandoned, with the site overtaken by weeds and no evidence of ongoing work. Furthermore, over ₦350 million allocated for constructing solar-powered and hand pump boreholes in Yobe North Senatorial District were mismanaged, with contracts awarded to companies that failed to execute the projects.

Jadda’s arrest has raised concerns about the suppression of dissent and the lack of accountability in public project execution. Residents and activists are calling for transparency and proper utilization of funds to address the pressing water needs in the region.

The arrest has also sparked outrage on social media, with many condemning the DSS for silencing a vocal critic of corruption.

The people of Yobe State are demanding answers from the government regarding the mismanagement of funds meant for the water project.

They are calling for transparency and accountability in the execution of public projects, and for those responsible for the corruption and mismanagement to be brought to justice.

Jadda’s arrest has broader implications for freedom of speech and the fight against corruption in Nigeria. It highlights the risks faced by whistleblowers and critics of government corruption, and the need for greater protection and support for those who dare to speak out against wrongdoing.

As the people of Yobe State continue to struggle with access to clean water, the arrest of Jadda serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency, accountability, and good governance in ensuring that public funds are used for the benefit of all.