Nigeria, Feb. 21 -- The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences (ICPC) has uncovered N1.37 billion allegedly diverted from the money Kaduna State Government released for the now-abandoned light rail project in the state.

ICPC said the money was diverted into a private account during the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who governed the state between 2015 and 2023.

The anti-corruption agency detailed the discovery in an application filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking the forfeiture of the funds.

"The diversion of these funds has deprived Kaduna State residents of the much-needed rail transportation system," an affidavit filed in support of the forfeiture application stated.

The alleged fra...