The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has confirmed the death of its director in charge of North-West zonal office. Mr. Julius Haruna.
The director reportedly died in the commission’s office on Wednesday last week, in Katsina after a dispute that led to scuffle with his colleague, Ms Muibat Abdusalam.
Following the incident, the Governing Board of FCCPC has ordered an investigation into the matter.
The Secretary of the Board, Mr. Tam Tamunokonbia, disclosed through a statement on Tuesday that available information showed that Haruna was involved in a dispute which escalated to fisticuffs with Ms Abdusalam.
He said the board has also directed an immediate, but temporary relief of relevant leadership and operatives within the commission to ensure fair, transparent and credible investigation.
Tamunokonbia said that Dr Ben Nwoye, a legal practitioner and member of the board had been appointed as the chairman of the Independent Internal Investigation Panel.
He said that AVM Wakili Ahmed (rtd), another member of the board, was also appointed as a co-chairman of the panel.
Tamunokonbia said the board directed that representatives from the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and Office of the Head of Service of the Federation, be invited as members of the panel.
“The Katsina State Police command is continuing its investigations. Ms Abdusalam is detained by the command.
“The commission will continue to make appropriate, full and frank disclosures of information, any investigative outcomes and or judicial processes, where applicable.
“The commission notwithstanding continues to discharge its mandate including across the North-West region,” he said.
He said the board extended its condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased.