The announcement of the suspension is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, in Makurdi.

Aondona was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, June 20 over alleged sextortion, cyberbullying, and blackmail.

Alia in the statement, said the decision was is in line with his unwavering commitment to uphold integrity, discipline, and accountability in public service.

He said that any official in his administration found wanting in matters of criminality or unethical misconduct would face the full weight of the law.

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He assured the public that the law would take its full course without interference or bias, adding that his administration would not tolerate any act that would bring the government into disrepute or undermine public trust.

The governor pointed out that public office was a call to serve with honour, transparency, and responsibility, and anyone who deviated from that path would have no place in his government.

The suspended aide is expected to submit himself fully to the legal process to answer to the grave allegations levelled against him.

The statement further indicated that Governor Alia’s administration remained committed to protecting the rights and dignity of all citizens, especially women and vulnerable groups, and would continue to collaborate with law enforcement agencies to ensure justice was served.

Source: NAN

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Mr Dele Oyewale, the EFCC spokesman confirmed the arrest to newsmen on Saturday in Makurdi.

He said Aondona was arrested by operatives of Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Commission on Friday over alleged sexual exploitation and cyber bullying.

According to him, some female students had accused him of unethical and criminal behaviour involving sexual exploitation, cyberbullying and blackmail.

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“The petitioners alleged that Aondona was routinely recruiting slim and attractive girls for ushering jobs and insisted on sexual favours as a condition for selection.

“Based on this, they became vulnerable to having sexual affairs with him but unknown to them, he had videos of every sexual act without their consent and was always threatening to leak the videos if they refused to continue having sex with him.

“Aondona was also alleged to be involved in blackmail—sending explicit videos of the girls allegedly recorded without their knowledge or consent through several  messaging platforms. Some of the videos are said to be in circulation,” he said

He said the suspect would soon be charged to court.

Source: NAN

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