EXCLUSIVE: Former Kano Anti-Corruption Boss Acquires Two Official Cars For N1.2Million Despite One Being Worth About N14Million

The Kano State Government has approved the transfer of two official vehicles to the former Chairman of the state Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), Muhuyi Magaji Rimin-Gado, allowing him to take personal ownership of the cars he used while in office.

However, the amounts approved for the vehicles have stirred scrutiny.

According to official documents obtained by SaharaReporters, a 2018 Toyota Corolla was sold to Muhuyi for N425,000, while a Nissan Hilux was transferred to him for N833,333—bringing the total payment for both vehicles to about N1.2 million.

The approval, contained in a letter signed by Kawu Nasiru, Director of Administration and General Services on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, was dated August 19, 2025, and titled: “RE: Approval for the Monetisation of Official Vehicle.”

It read: "I am to formally inform you that approval has been granted by His Excellency, the Executive Governor Abba K. Yusuf of Kano State for the monetization of official vehicles attached to your office Toyota Corolla 2018 model with chassis No. NMTBB9JESHR194964 and Nissan Hilux with chassis No. ADNCDUD22208003 on residual value.

"Accordingly, you are kindly requested to pay the sum of One Million, Two Hundred and Fifty Eight Thousand, Three Hundred and Thirty Three Naira, Thirty Three Kobo (N1,258,333.33) only, and submit treasury receipt to enable further action."

Sources told SaharaReporters that during his tenure as Chairman of the PCACC, Muhuyi Magaji had openly criticised the practice of disposing of government properties at what he described as “ridiculous” amounts.

Checks by SaharaReporters on car sales platforms show that a 2018 Toyota Corolla (foreign used) is currently listed at about N18 million, with the lowest advertised price standing at N12.4 million.

Another website placed the starting price for the same model at N14 million—figures far above the N425,000 at which Muhuyi acquired the vehicle from the state government.

Muhuyi, who was first appointed PCAC Chairman in June 2015, stepped down from the position on August 1, 2025.

The development has further fuelled long-standing concerns over the management of public funds, as state budgets often allocate billions of naira annually for vehicle purchases.

Critics say the recurring practice of selling government vehicles at giveaway prices undermines accountability and highlights the urgent need for prudence in the management of public assets and resources.