The Nigeria Police, on Tuesday, commenced full investigation into the padding of 2016 budget as alleged by the former chairman, House Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin.

Jibrin had, on Monday, submitted a petition to the acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, indicting the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and 13 members of the House.

An Assistant Inspector-General of Police is heading the crack team of investigators.

Jibrin was seen by the Nigerian Tribune at the Force Headquarters on Monday. with his team of lawyers making his statement before the investigating team.

An informed police source revealed authoritatively that the investigation was going on fine and that whenever he is needed, he will be invited.