Former Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) Ahmed Idris said he involuntarily gave certain statements in writing to EFCC based on a promise by the commission not to prosecute him.
Middlemen take advantage as several factors limit palm oil production in Akwa IbomSCORECARD: Under Tinubu, Nigeria’s education sector yet to see renewed hopeEditorialGeneral Taoreed Lagbaja: One year on the battle front, By Michael MsuaanMiddlemen take advantage as several factors limit palm oil production in Akwa IbomSCORECARD: Under Tinubu, Nigeria’s education sector yet to see renewed hopeEditorialGeneral Taoreed Lagbaja: One year on the battle front, By Michael MsuaanFormer Accountant...
The former accountant-general of the federation was removed from office and later arraigned following his arrest by EFCC in 2022. It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall.He argued through his lawyer, Chris Uche, that the statements were not admissible as exhibits because, he said, he did not make them of his own free will.
The court has yet to determine whether or not the statement and others are confessional or in any way incriminating.The prosecuting lawyer, Oluwaleke Atolagbe, leading in evidence Mr Muri, who oversaw the taking down of the statement in Kano, asked the witness to react to the defendant’s claim at Tuesday’s hearing.
Mr Muri said the zonal commander sent for him and informed him that Mr Idris “came to submit some documents that are linked to the investigation that was ongoing concerning him”.The documents in question centred on some assets the EFCC had linked to the alleged crimes for which it investigated Mr Idris., including $899,900, N304,490,160.95, and 15 properties in Kano and Abuja linked to the alleged crimes. Mr Idris hails from Kano.
At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Alleged Fraud: EFCC Presents First Witness In Sirika’s TrialThe Latest News from Nigeria and Around the World
Read more »
Alleged $6bn fraud: Witness exposes ex-minister, Agunloye’s suspicious paymentsA prosecuting witness in the trial of former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, has disclosed how multiple transfers were made in favour of Agunloye by Jide Sotirin, a staff of Sunrise Power and Transmission Ltd.
Read more »
Alleged Procurement Fraud: Witness Says Award Of Contracts Followed Due ProcessThe Latest News from Nigeria and Around the World
Read more »
Alleged Defamation: Police Present First Witness In Cyberstalking Case Of Oba ElegushiThe alleged offences are said to have been committed between Dec. 2023 & March 2024 in Lagos.
Read more »
Former El-Rufai commissioners reply Kaduna lawmakers over alleged N423 billion loan fraudThe commissioners said the report is the 'outcome of a process motivated by malice and conducted with patent unfairness, irredeemably...
Read more »
Alleged N1.85bn Fraud: ICPC arraigns another Rural Electrification Agency officialICPC had arraigned another Rural Electrification Agency (REA) official on similar fraud charges before the same judge about a week ago.
Read more »