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ECONOMIC&FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION, EFCCON-GOING HIGH
PROFILE CASES 2007- 2009NAMETRIAL COURTCASE STATUSAMOUNT
INVOLVEDSTATUS OF SUSPECT (S)REMARK1.Ayo Fayose(FormerGovernor of
Ekiti State)Fed. High Court, LagosArraigned on 51 state counts.
Plea already taken but defence lawyerkeeps filing frivolous
applicationsfor long adjournments to frustrate and prolong trial.
N1.2 Billiongranted bail by courtsince 2007InheritedCase filed
since 17th Dec.20072.Adenike Grange(Former Minister of Health)FCT.
High
CourtMaitamaArraigned on 56 state counts. Plea already taken.
Defence lawyer often seeks long adjournments toprolong trial.
Matter adjourned to Oct 27N300 milliongranted bail by court since
2008InheritedCase filed since 2ndApril.20083.Joshua Dariye(Former
Governor Plateau State)FCT High CourtGuduArraigned on 14 state
counts. Pleaalready taken but defence lawyer challenged court
jurisdiction.Case stalled at HC while on appeal for stay of
trial.This ispart of calculated attempt to prolong trialN700
Milliongranted bail by court since 2007InheritedCase filed
since13th July20074.Saminu Turaki(Former Governor, Jigagwa
State)FCT High CourtMaitamaArraigned on 32 state counts.
Pleaalready taken but defence lawyer challenged court jurisdiction.
Case stalled at HC while seeking stay of trial at appealcourt.It is
part of usual attempt to frustrate and prolong trial N36
Billiongranted bail by court since 2007InheritedCase filedsince13th
July 20075.Orji Uzor Kalu(Former Governor, Abia State)Fed. High
CourtMaitamaArraigned on 107 statecounts. Plea already taken but
defence lawyer raised preliminary objection against charges. Lost
at trial court but hasgone on appeal to stay trial.It is part of
usual attempt to prolong trial. Further hearing for Nov 3N5
Billiongranted bail bycourt since 2008InheritedCase filed since11th
June 20076.James Ibori(Former Governor, Delta State)Federal High
CourtAsabaArraigned on 170 state counts.Defence lawyer challenged
Kaduna Fed. court jurisdiction,lost at trial court but won
at appeal court.Case re-assigned by CJ to Asaba FHC. Without
taking plea,suspect applied to quash charges,prosecution opposed
application and ruling for Nov.6N9.2 Billiongranted bail by court
since 2008InheritedFresh chargesfiledIn August 20097.Iyabo
Obasanjo-Bello(Serving Senator)FCT High Court, MaitamaArraigned on
56 state counts.Pleaalready taken but case stalled as defence
lawyer filed to challenge charges.Application pending for
determination.This ispart of frivolous applications to delay trial
.N10 Milliongranted bail by court since 2008InheritedCase filed
since April 220088. Lucky Igbinedion(Former Governor of Edo
State)Fed. High Court, EnuguArraigned on 191 state counts.
Appliedfor plea bargain &Convicted but EFCC has appealed the
judgment to seek for stiffer sanctionsN4.3 BillionCasedetermined
2008InheritedCase filed on23rd Jan.20089.Gabriel Aduku(Former
Minister of Health)FCT. High Court,MaitamaArraigned on 56 state
counts.Court judgment on no case against suspect under review by
EFCCN300MillionCase determined in 2008InheritedCase filed onApril
2nd 200810.Jolly Nyame(Former Governor of TarabaState)Fed. High
Court, AbujaArraigned on 21 state counts.Plea already taken but
case is stalled as defence lawyerchallenged court jurisdiction.
Lost at HC,Appeal court, now before supreme court.This is a typical
example of frivolousappeals to buy time and prolong trial.N180
Milliongranted bail by court since 2008InheritedCase filed
since13th July
200711.Chimaroke Nnamani (Former Governor of Enugu State)Fed.
High Court, LagosArraigned on 105 state counts.Plea already taken
but case is stalled as defence lawyer filed to transfer case to
another judge on allegation bias againsttrial judge even as counsel
has again filed to challenge court jurisdiction.This is equally an
attempt to prolong trial.Casecomes up Oct.22N5.3 Billiongranted
bail by court since 2007InheritedCase filed since11th
Dec.200712MichaelBotmang(Former Governor of Plateau State) Fed.
High Court,MaitamaArraigned on 31 state counts. Plea already
takenbut trial stalled due to suspects ailment, on dialysis.Trial
billed to resume October 16N1.5 Billiongranted bail bycourt since
2008Commenced by Waziri on 18th July 200813.Roland Iyayi (Former
Managing Director of FAAN)FCT HighCourt, MaitamaArraigned on 11
state counts. Plea already taken.Trial on-going Court taking
prosecution witnessestestimonyN5.6 Billiongranted bail by court
since 2008Commenced by Waziri in June 200814.Nyeson Wike (Serving
Chiefof Staff to Governor of Rivers State)FCT High
CourtMaitamaArraigned on state counts. Court quashed
charges.EFCCalready appealed judgement. Appeal pending at appeal
court. N4.670 Billiongranted bail by court since2008Commenced by
Waziri on Oct.9 200815.Eider George (Austrian Business man)FCT High
Court, MaitamaArraignedon 11 state counts. Plea already taken and
trial on-going. Prosecution witnesses undergoing
cross-examination.
Continuation of trial fixed for Nov.17granted bail by court
since 2008Commenced by Waziri in June200816.KennyMartins (Police
Equipment Fund)FCT High Court,MaitamaArraigned on 28 amended state
counts. Plea already takenand trial on-going. Witnesses under
cross-examination. Continuation of trial fixed for Nov.9N7,740
Billiongranted bail bycourt since 2008 Commenced by Waziri in June
200817.13 Filipinos (Charged for Oil Bunkering)Fed. High
Court,BeninArraigned on state counts, convicted at the close of
trial and sentenced to 65 Years altogetherN300 MillionEFCCreturns
to court to seek forfeiture of vessel used for oil theft Oct 23
slated for adoption of written addresses onthatCommenced by Waziri
in 200918.6 Ghanaians (Charged for Oil Bunkering)Fed. High Court,
BeninArraigned on statecounts and trial Commenced. Prosecution
closed case, matter adjourned to Nov.4&5 for defence to
close.N250Milliongranted bail by court in 2009.Commenced by Waziri
in 200919Patrick Fernadez (Indian Buisnessman)Fed. HighCourt,
LagosArraigned on 56 state counts. Plea already taken and trial
commences Nov.N32 Billiongranted bail by courtin 2009Commenced by
Waziri in June 200920.Prof. Babalola Borishade (Former Minister of
Aviation)FCT HighCourt,MaitamaArraigned on 11 state counts. Plea
already taken and trial on-going (N5.6 billion) Prosecution
witnessesunder cross-examination. Nov.17 fixed for continuation
N5.6 Billiongranted bail by court since 2008Commenced byWaziri in
June 200821.Boni Haruna (Former Governor, Adamawa State)Fed. High
CourtMaitamaArraigned on amended28 state counts. Plea taken.
Adoption of motion slated for Nov N254 Milliongranted bail by court
since 2008Commencedby Waziri in 200822.Femi Fani-Kayode (Former
Minster of Aviation)Fed. High Court,LagosArraigned on 47 state
counts .Plea taken but case stalled as a result of trial courts
refusal to admit e-print of suspects statement ofaccount as
evidence. EFCC on appeal against the decision.Matter pending at
appeal courtN250 Milliongranted bail by
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court in 2008Commenced by Waziri in 200823.Prince Ibrahim Dumuje
(Police Equipment Fund) FCT High Court,AbujaArraigned on 28 amended
state counts. Plea taken and trial on-going.Prosecution witnesses
under cross-examination. Continuation fixed for Nov.9N7,740
Billiongranted bail by court since 2008Commenced by Waziri in
June200824.Bode George (Chieftain of the ruling party, PDP)Fed.
High Court.LagosArraigned on 68 state counts. Plea takenand trial
concluded. Judgement being awaitedN100 Billiongranted bail by court
since 2008Commenced by Waziri inDec.0825.Rasheed Ladoja (Former
Governor of Oyo State)Fed. High Court,LagosArraigned on 33 state
counts. Pleataken and trial on-going Prosecution witnesses slated
for cross-examination in Nov.N6 Billiongranted bail by court
since2008Commenced by Waziri26.Four Snr Zenith Bank ManagersFed.
High Court, Port HarcourtArraigned on 56 state
counts. Plea taken but case stalled over an injunction by Rivers
State Govt, which is a party in the case to stop EFCC.Injunction
being challenged at appeal courtN3.6 BillionGranted bail by court
in 2009Commenced by Waziri27.MallamNasir El-Rufai (Former Minister
of Federal Capital Territory)Fed. High Court,AbujaArraigned on 8
state counts.Suspectcharged for corruption and abuse of office.Plea
not taken because suspect has refused to put in appearance and
papersfor extradition filed.Suspect at largeCommenced by
Waziri28.Sen. Nicholas Ugbade,(Serving Senator)Hon.
NdudiElumeluHon. Mohammed Jibo,Hon. Paulinus Igwe,(Serving Members
of House of Representatives)Dr AliyuAbdullahi(Serving Fed.Perm.Sec)
Mr. Samuel Ibi.Mr. Simon Nanle,Mr. Lawrence Orekoya,Mr Kayode
Oyedeji,Mr. A.Garba Jahun,(This is the Rural Electrification Agency
Case involving a serving Senator, 3 serving members of the Houseof
Representatives, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Power
and other high profile public officers)FCT HighCourt AbujaArraigned
on 158 state counts. Plea taken while prosecution has filed more
charges against suspects. Matterstalled due to medical treatment of
Hon.Igwe who was shot by robbers.Oct.29 slated for taking of plea
on freshchargesN5.2 BillionRemanded in Prison Custody and later
granted bail Court in 2009Commenced by Waziri inMay200929.Prof B.
Sokan,Molkat Mutfwang,Michael Aule ,Andrew Ekpanobi,(All
Directors)Alexander
Cozman(MD,Intermarket Ltd).(This is the UBEC case where high
profile public servants connived with an American,Alexander Cozman)
to defraud the Government.Federal High Court, AbujaArraigned on 64
state counts. Plea taken whilemore charges were filed against
suspects due to appearance of Prof Sokan.Matter adjourned to Nov 9
for suspects totake plea on amended chargesN636 MillionSuspects
remanded in prison custody and later granted bail by court
in2009.Commenced by Waziri on May 19200930.Dr Ransome OwanMr.
Abdulrahman Ado, Mr. Adulrasak Alimi,Mr.Onwuamaeze Iloeje, Mrs
Grace Eyoma,Mr. Mohammed Bunu,Mr. Abimbola Odubiyi (This is the
Nigeria ElectrictyRegulatory Commission case where the Chairman and
his 6 Commissioners corruptly enriched themselves)Federal
HighCourt, AbujaArraigned on 196 state counts. Plea taken. Trial
billed to commence while more charges were filed againstsuspects.
Further hearing slated for Oct 29N1.5 Billiongranted bail by court
in 2009Commenced by Waziri on April22200931.Tom Iseghohi, Muhammed
Buba, Mike Okoli,(GM&Managers of Transcorp Group PLC)Fed.
HighCourt,AbujaArraigned on 32 state counts. Plea taken. Matter
adjourned for commencement of trial Nov 9.N15BillionSuspects
Remanded in Kuje Prison and later granted bail by court in
2009Commenced by Waziri in May200932.Dr Albert Ikomi, rtd perm sec,
his firm, satelite town dev co LtdFed. High Court, Ikoyi,
LagosArraigned on 4 state
counts. Plea taken and Matter adjourned for hearingN43
MillionSuspects Remanded in Ikoyi Prison and later granted bailby
court in 2009Commenced by Waziri in 200933Dr Yuguda Manu Kaigama,
Chairman, Taraba State Civil ServiceCommissionTaraba State High
Court 5, JalingoArraigned on 37 state counts . Plea taken and
Matter adjourned fortrialN17 MillionSuspect remanded in prison
custody. Co-accused, Yakubu Danjuma Takun, at large.Commenced
byWaziri on Oct.10200934Chief Joe Musa, DG Natioanl Gallery of Art,
Olusegun Ogumba, Chinedu Obi, OparaguElizabeth, Kweku Tandoh,(All
Directors of NGA).FCT High Court, Lugbe(Justice Olukayode
Adeniyi)Arraigned on 12state counts . Plea taken and defence lawyer
filed applications to stall trial but lost the bid.Matter adjourned
for trial Nov19/20N1.012 BillionSuspects Remanded in Kuje Prison
and later granted bail by court in 2009Commenced by Waziri inJuly
20200935Dr Dayo Olagunju, Ex.Sec.National Commission for Mass
Literacy, Adult &Non-Formal Education. JoshuaAlao, Alice Abang,
Jibrin Waguna, Ahmed Abubakar, Shehu Abdullahi, Dr Victoria
King-Nwachukwu, Adamu Khalid,Moses Oseni, Francis Awelewa
&Bashir SuleimanFed. High Court, Abuja.Justice Anuli
ChikereArraigned on 17 statecounts.Plea taken and Matter adjourned
for commencement of trial Oct 22N479 MillionSuspects Remanded in
KujePrison and later granted bail by court in 2009Commenced by
Waziri 24 July200936Hamman Bello Hammed, Ex-CG
Customs, Hannatu Sulaiman, Tajudeen Olalere, Lukman Hussain,
Popular Foods Ltd & Silver Maritime shipping coyltdFed. High
Court , Lagos. Justice Ramat MohammedArraigned on 46 state counts.
Plea taken Matter adjouned to Novfor trialN2.5 BillionSuspects
Remanded in Kirikiri&Ikoyi Prisons and later granted bail by
court in 2009.Commenced byWaziri on 14thAug. 200937Professor
Innocent Chuka Okonkwo, fmr VC Imo state Univ, Uchechi Nwugo &
WilfredUwakweFed.High Court, Abuja.Justice Mohammed Garba
UmarArraigned on 14 state counts. Plea taken Adjourned toNov for
trial.N145 MillionSuspects Remanded in Kuje Prison and later
granted bail by court in 2009Commenced byWaziri on July30,200938Dr
(Mrs) Cecilia Ibru(Fmr CEO,Oceanic Bank PLC) FHC, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Justice DanAbutuArraigned on 25 state counts. Plea taken and case
adjourned to Nov for trialN160.2 BillionSuspect remanded inEFCC
custody, but granted bail on 14/9/09Commenced by Waziri on Aug31
200939Dr Bartholomew(Fmr CEO,UnionBank PLC) Bassey Ebong, Henry
Onyemem & Niyi Albert Opeodu(Ex-Directors, UBN)FHC, Ikoyi,
Lagos.Justice DanAbutuArraigned on 28 state counts. Plea taken and
case adjourned to Nov for trialN187.1 BillionSuspects remanded
inEFCC custody,But granted bail on 14/9/09Commenced by Waziri on
Aug31 200940Raymond Obieri,(FmrChairman,Intercontinental Bank PLC
Hyacinth Enuha, Ikechi Kalu, C.A Alabi, Samuel Adegbite, Isyaku
Umar, SanniAdams. FHC, Ikoyi, Lagos.Justice Dan AbutuArraigned on
18 state counts. Plea taken and case adjourned to Nov
fortrialN131.8 BillionSuspects remanded in EFCC custody,But granted
bail on 14/9/09Commenced by Waziri on Aug31200941Sebastian Adigwe,
Peter Ololo, Falcon Securities Ltd FHC, Ikoyi, Lagos.Justice Dan
AbutuArraigned on 36 statecounts. Plea taken and case adjourned to
Nov for trialN277.3 BillionSuspects remanded in Prison custody,But
grantedbail on 15/9/09Commenced by Waziri on Aug31 200942Okey
NwosuFHC, Ikoyi, Lagos.Justice Dan AbutuArraigned on
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