Efcc to arraign jamb official over claim that snake swallowed n35m

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has scheduled to arraign a former official of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Samuel Oridate, over allegations that he claimed a snake swallowed N35 million.

According to reports, Oridate, who was the Head of Test Administration at JAMB, made the claim in 2017 while testifying before the Senate Committee on Education. He alleged that a snake swallowed the money, which was part of the N450 million allocated to JAMB for the conduct of the 2016 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The EFCC has since investigated the matter and found that Oridate's claim was false. The anti-graft agency has charged him with criminal breach of trust and theft.

The arraignment is scheduled to take place on March 24, 2023, at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

This case has sparked widespread outrage and disbelief in Nigeria, with many calling for Oridate to be held accountable for his alleged actions. The incident has also raised questions about the accountability and transparency of government agencies, particularly in the management of public funds.