The House of Representatives on Tuesday probed the reported disappearance of $44 million from the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).
The alleged N44m money was reportedly moved from the coffers of the agency to an unknown destination shortly after new director-general Ahmed Abubakar was appointed.
Doye Diri, member representing Yenagoa/Kolokuma/Opokuma constituency speaking during plenary in Bayelsa state, described the alleged disappearance as unfortunate.
Diri called for investigation bearing in mind the security of Nigerians and international recognition.
“These issues paint a poor picture of our national security and dents the reputation of the agency in the eyes of the public.
“We must bear in mind that the agency represents us not only in Nigeria but in the eyes of the international community.
“So we should immediately look into these matters in a bid to resolve them because if the image we present before other countries remains dented this way, then we are doomed.”
In support of the motion, Toby Okechukwu, member representing Aninri/Agwu/Oji-Uzo constituency in Enugu state, described the alleged disappearance as an embarrassment to the country.
“It is unfortunate that such a huge amount should he reported missing when the dust raised by the Ikoyigate scandal (when some huge sums of monies purportedly belonging to the NIA were discovered in a Lagos apartment) is yet to settle.”
At the end of plenary, the house committee on national security and intelligence was directed to probe the matter and report back in two weeks.
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