Former Science and Technology Minister reportedly handed over to ICPC following arrest at Akanu Ibiam International Airport.
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, over allegations of certificate forgery.
According to security sources, Nnaji was arrested on Wednesday morning at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu while preparing to board a private jet to Abuja.
The sources said the arrest was carried out by DSS operatives following a request from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
After the arrest, the former minister was reportedly handed over to the anti-graft agency for further investigation.
According to the sources, the ICPC had previously invited Nnaji on several occasions following petitions concerning the management of the Ministry of Science and Technology during his tenure.
The anti-corruption agency allegedly sought the assistance of the DSS after the former minister failed to honour the invitations.
Neither the DSS nor the ICPC had issued an official statement on the development at the time of filing this report.