Immediate past Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, was arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. He arrived from Enugu on a chartered flight and was taken into custody at the airport.
Arrest and Handover to ICPC
According to Premium Times, authoritative sources at the airport confirmed that Nnaji would be handed over to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for interrogation. The ICPC had been investigating the former minister since his resignation last year.
Reason for Investigation
The investigation revealed that Nnaji had forged his academic certificates, leading to his resignation from office. The ICPC is expected to question him regarding these allegations.
Nnaji's arrest marks a significant development in the case, which has drawn public attention to issues of certificate forgery among public officials.
