Justice J. K. Daggard of the Federal High Court sitting in
Kano on February 7, 2018, granted Nuraini Adamu, son of former Governor of
Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Adamu
and one Felix Onyeabo bail in the sum of
N8million each and two sureties in like sum.
Nuraini is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial
Crimes, EFCC, alongside Onyeabo for allegedly obtaining contract with forged
documents.
The defendants were arraigned on January 17, 2018, on a
5-count charge of money laundering.
Upon arraignment, the defendants pleaded not guilty and the
case was adjourned to today for ruling on their bail application.
Justice Daggard granted the defendants bail in the sum of
N8,000,000 (Eight Million Naira Only) each and two sureties in like sum. The
sureties must have landed properties within the jurisdiction of the court and
must deposit their international passports and affidavit of means with the
court.
The case has been adjourned to March 28, 2018, for the
commencement of the trial.
Wilson Uwujaren
Head, Media, and Publicity
7 February, 2018
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