The Executive Secretary of Taraba State Emergency Management Agency, Dr. Echuseh Audu, has formally requested security and relevant government authorities to investigate allegations linking her to the diversion of relief materials meant for vulnerable people across Taraba State.

According to information gathered, Dr. Audu voluntarily presented herself before several agencies, including the police, the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Security, and the state Ministry of Justice, asking for a detailed and transparent probe into the matter.

The allegations, which recently circulated widely on social media, accused the agency of diverting large quantities of relief items, including thousands of bags of rice and cartons of groundnut oil intended for internally displaced persons and low-income households. However, no verified documentary evidence has so far been presented to support the claims.

Speaking during a telephone conversation on Sunday, Dr. Audu dismissed the allegations and explained that her decision to invite investigation was necessary to protect the credibility of the agency and preserve public confidence.

She stressed that remaining silent could create the wrong impression, especially after years of work aimed at strengthening the agency’s reputation and expanding support for vulnerable communities.

According to her, the agency has invested significant effort in building trust with donor partners, warning that unverified accusations could damage ongoing humanitarian partnerships and affect future support.

Dr. Audu also challenged those making the accusations to present clear and verifiable proof, insisting that accountability must be driven by facts rather than speculation.

She further argued that the quantity of materials allegedly diverted would have required heavy transportation, making it difficult for such movement to go unnoticed.

Meanwhile, the police have begun preliminary steps on the matter. Reports indicate that the State Criminal Investigation Department has invited Abdulmumin Imam, who reportedly made the claims, to appear before investigators in Jalingo on April 1, 2026.

The invitation was issued in connection with an ongoing investigation involving alleged cyberbullying, criminal defamation, and intimidation.

Dr. Audu maintained that she remains open to scrutiny and called for an evidence-based process, noting that the final outcome of the investigation will determine the next steps.