The Nigeria Police Force has detained Mairiga Hassan Shaharu, an official of the Abuja Geographic Information Systems (AGIS), over the leak of confidential documents allegedly linking Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and his son to controversial land allocations in Abuja.

According to sources, Shaharu, who works in the Fresh Applications Unit of AGIS, was taken into custody on Tuesday afternoon as part of a broader investigation into the leak. The leaked documents reportedly contain evidence suggesting that Wike may have used his ministerial influence to secure prime land parcels in the FCT for his son and possibly other family members.

The development has triggered public outrage and political scrutiny, with growing demands for transparency in land allocation processes within the capital city and renewed calls for accountability in public service. AGIS sources confirmed that Shaharu’s arrest is aimed at determining whether he acted independently or as part of a coordinated whistleblowing effort or wider syndicate within the land administration system.

Law enforcement agencies have yet to formally charge Shaharu, but a police source hinted that interrogation is ongoing and that other AGIS officials may also be invited for questioning as the investigation expands. “The investigation is ongoing, and we will get to the bottom of this matter,” the source said.

As of press time, neither the FCT Minister nor AGIS has issued an official response to the allegations. The AGIS is responsible for managing the computerized operations of land administration, including the production of land titles for the FCT.

The FCT Administration has been under scrutiny for its handling of land allocations, with many calling for greater transparency and accountability in the process. The AGIS is expected to play a crucial role in ensuring that land allocations are done fairly and transparently.