The House of Representatives has demanded the arrest of an unlicensed auctioneer and Director of Quality Control, Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, over the sale of two helicopters for $1.2 million.
Lawmakers demanded the arrest of the two for allegedly lying on oath.
Chairman of the House Public Assets Committee, Rep. Ademola Kuye, told journalists that the move was part of the resolution of the committee following interaction with the management of NCAT and other relevant bodies on Tuesday in Abuja.
He urged Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to take over the investigation into the alleged illegal sale of the two helicopters by NCAT.
Kuye said the DPR initiated an investigation into the state of public assets in the country in December last year.
He added that the mandate of the committee was to restore moribund public assets and properties within and outside Nigeria.
Its chairman alleged that the plane was sold without the approval of the Federal Executive Council.
Kuye expressed concern that the two helicopters purchased for $2.4 billion were sold for $1.2 billion without following due process.
He said: “We asked for any joint venture documents; there is no response to that, whether you have it or not.
“We request a list of assets, including a complete description and specifications of all your listed assets, rental apartments, including date and method of acquisition, as well as the current status and condition of those assets.
“We cannot specifically say that you have fulfilled all of these requests. Although you have tried to answer some of them, your responses have been inadequate.”
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