How FCCPC Boss Died After Allegedly Harassing Female Staff
Faith Ukanwa
Aug 20, 2022
How FCCPC Boss Died After Allegedly Harassing Female Staff
Mr. Julius Haruna, the Northwest Zonal Director of the Federal Competitive Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), was on Wednesday found lying dead in his office in Katsina state.
controversies however surrounds his sudden death, as he was alleged to have been killed by a female staff, Miss Muhibat Taiwo Abdulsalam, the Head of Consumer Education department.
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According to report, Haruna was found dead during work hour between 2-3pm, shortly after Abdulsalam reported him to the police, alleging se=xual harrasment.
speaking to journalist, brother to the deceased, Aegidius Haruna, said;
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"From what I heard, and from the statement of evidence that was given, they had some squabbles in the office about money that he (Julius) approved for her (Muhibat) but she needed extra which he refused to oblige. I think that was what caused the problem that resulted in the fight.
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"As far as I am concerned, whatever the case may be, fighting and even leading to death is an offence. So, the civil service rule should be followed for my brother to have justice.
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"His death is a shock to us. The family members sent me here to seek justice for his death. Justice that's all we seek,ÔÇØ Aegidius, the family representative who came all the way from Zaria, Kaduna State noted.
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Another source close to the late Julius said "Ms Muhibat had rushed to the GRA Police Station after the encounter in the office to seek for help, alleging that she was sexually harassed while in the office by her boss and their office accountant simultaneously. To that effect, Muhibat was assigned two Police Officers who escorted her back to their office to invite the late Julius to the GRA Police Station for questioning
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"But in a twist of fate, when they got to his office, they found him dead, lying on the floor, with his clothes torn and bruises over his face and neck region.
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"Another thing which is unclear concerning Muhibat's allegation of sexual harassment was that she was unruffled and without bruises, raising suspicion that her allegations against her late boss who is now dead and can longer speak or defend himself may be false.
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"She also did not inform any of her colleagues in the office of the development before going to report at the police station.ÔÇØ
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Muhibat is said to be currently detained at the GRA Police station and will be transferred in due course to the state CID for thorough investigation on suspected case of homicide.
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— Faith Ukanwa