Reports circulating on social media claim former minister Uche Nnaji was detained at Abuja airport, but authorities have not officially confirmed the claim.
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Reports circulating online have alleged that Uche Nnaji, a former Minister of Science and Technology, was detained at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja over allegations relating to certificate forgery. As of the time of publication, Extra News Nigeria has not independently verified the claim, and no official statement from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) or other relevant authorities has confirmed the reported detention.
The reports further claim that Mr Nnaji was previously declared wanted and could be transferred to the anti-corruption agency for questioning. However, no official records or statements available at the time of publication substantiate these assertions.
Efforts to obtain comments from the ICPC and representatives of Mr Nnaji were ongoing. Extra News Nigeria will update this report if the relevant authorities issue an official statement or if new verified information becomes available.
The development means readers should treat the circulating claims with caution until they are confirmed by the appropriate authorities or supported by official court or agency records. Journalistic standards require that allegations remain clearly identified as unproven unless verified through reliable, official sources.
