Head of fake Nigerian government agency arrested after weeks on the run
Nigerian authorities have arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, the man behind a fraudulent government agency that operated within the presidency's office for two years. The fake agency, which had a budget allocation, was exposed after a corruption probe into its legitimacy.
Why it matters
The case exposes significant security and administrative vulnerabilities within the Nigerian government's internal operations.
Nigerian police have arrested the man behind a fake government agency that operated out of the presidency's office for nearly two years.
The article reports on a criminal investigation and arrest using verified government and police statements.
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