A member of the House of representatives, Herman Hembe, has revealed why the former chairman of the House Appropriation Committee, Abdulmumin Jibrin has vowed never to return to the country.
Hembe in a statement released disclosed that Jibrin’s move is chiefly aimed at avoiding prosecution.
The Benue State representative further noted that Jibrin who was suspended by the house over budget padding allegations leveled against the leadership of the house fled to London in fear.
Hembe’s statement read: “My attention has been drawn to a statement issued by the suspended member Abdulmumin Jibrin who has fled to United Kingdom.”
Hembe continued: “Jibrin’s allegation that his life is under threat is laughable and foolish. I understand that the anti-graft agencies are closing in on him with their investigation into his past deeds.
“He might have got the hint of his possible and prosecution and decided to flee while raising false alarm.
“May I remind him that no matter where he goes justice will surely catch up with him as there is no hiding place for criminals in our today’s world.”
Recall that Abdulmumin Jibrin had sparked major controversy in the House following his allegations against the leadership of the 8th Senate including the speaker, Yakubu Dogara as he claimed the House leadership padded he 2016 budget to the tune of N40 billion.
