By Fatmata Jengbe
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) says it has commenced investigations into anomalies and allegations of corruption in the payment of Social Safety Net (SSN) support to vulnerable persons in Bombali Community, Bombali District by the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA).
The ACC says that this alleged corrupt payment was with the collusion of NaCSA staff and was reported by Africa Young Voices (AYV) Television and that the video of testimonies of alleged victims has been in wide circulation on various social media platforms.
According to the ACC, the public should further be informed that the following persons have been arrested and detained in order to assist with the investigations;
1) Brian Smart Kanu, the Northern Regional Coordinator, NaCSA
2) Sheik Borbor Kamara, Bombali District Coordinator, NaCSA
3) Ramatu Obai Sesay, Finance and Admin, NaCSA
4) Mohamed Lansana, Data Analyst, NaCSA
5) Johnette Kanu, ACC District Monitor Bombali
The ACC District Monitor in Bombali has been suspended pending investigations. Her role was to monitor payments and report any anomalies with the process of payment; but she failed to do so, according to the ACC.
Meanwhile, the Commission is reassuring the public of its national commitment to controlling corruption at all levels.
