Akpobolokemi’s illness stalls trial

Akpobolokemi’s illness stalls trial

Tuesday, May 24, 2016 3:52 pm


Dr Patrick Ziadeke Akpobolokemi, ex-NIMASA DG

Dr Patrick Ziadeke Akpobolokemi, ex-NIMASA DG

Dr Patrick Akpobolokemi is ill.

The former director-general of NIMASA  is facing multiple charges for theft.

His lawyer, Joseph Nwobike(SAN) told Justice Ibrahim Buba at the Federal High Court in Lagos,  about his ill-health.

Nwobike  told the court that his client had complained of a feverish feeling but managed to be present in court. He then prayed the court for an adjournment.

Buba  thereafter  fixed May 27 for continuation of trial.

Akpobolokemi is facing trial for  N2.6 billion theft,  alongside Ezekiel Agaba, Ekene Nwakuche, Governor Juan, Blockz and Stonz Ltd and Al-Kenzo Logistics Ltd before Justice Ibrahim Buba.

They had all pleaded not guilty to the charges.

 

In the 22-count charge, the accused persons were alleged to have converted N2.6 billion to their use between Dec. 23, 2013 and May 28, 2015.

The prosecution said the offences contravened sections 15 (1), 15 (3) and 18 (a) of the Money Laundering Prohibition Act, 2012.

The EFCC had called its 12th witness on April 18.


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