FEATURED
BUSTED! Court Officials Allegedly Stashed Away $919,00 In Bank Account In Port Harcourt
- ICPC Secures Interim Forfeiture Order
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured an Interim Forfeiture Order on the sum of USD919,202.07 (approximately N450 million) fraudulently stashed away in a bank account allegedly being run by some court officials in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital.
BIGPENNGR.COM reports the discovery followed a petition instituted against some officials of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt for alleged corrupt practices.
Sequel upon the petition, investigators in the Rivers State office of ICPC had traced the money to an interest yielding account allegedly being operated secretly by officials of the Federal High Court since 2014.
On discovery of the hidden money, the ICPC through its lawyer, Dr. Agada Akogwu filed an Ex-parte Motion for an Interim Order of Forfeiture of the money, according to Mrs. Azuka C. Ogugua, spokesperson for the Commission in a statement on Monday.
ALSO READ: ICPC Begins Probe Into Diversion Of COVID-19 Funds
In his ruling, Justice Mohammed Sani of the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt granted the Commission’s prayers for interim forfeiture of the said sum pending the final hearing on the matter.
The judge further ruled that the ‘’orders of the court directing the interim forfeiture shall be published in any daily newspaper within 14 working days for any person interested in the said property sought to be forfeited to appear before the court to show cause why the final forfeiture orders be not made in favour of the Federal Government of Nigeria.’’
The matter was adjourned to 14th December 2020 for reports and final forfeiture hearing.
NDDC Boss Ogbuku Installed as Daufa VI, Paramount Ruler of Ayakoro Community
2027: APC Slams Door on ‘Defeated Aspirants’, Prepares Final Candidate List for INEC
‘It’s a Bitter Pill for Peace’ – Ijaw, Urhobo Leaders Open Up on Why They Accepted Presidential Intervention Deal
“If Anyone Should Be in Jail, It’s Us Politicians” — Peter Obi Reflects on Leadership, Justice and Nigeria’s Challenges
UPDATED: Army’s Joint Security Team Arrest 46 Suspected Illegal Immigrants in Ogun
How Executive-Legislature Harmony Led to Triumphs in Delta — Oborevwori Opens Up on 3rd Anniversary
Sen. Nwoko Celebrates 3rd Anniversary with 33 Bills, 22 Motions Sponsored, Highlights Achievements for Delta North
Massacre: Bandits Kill 20 in Fresh Attack on Kebbi Community
Zamfara: How Police Reclaimed Fegin Kanawa from Bandits as Displaced Residents Return Home
Confusion Trails Abuja Protest as VDM Leaves Venue, Supporters Allege Army Interference
NSA Brokers Peace Deal as Ijaw, Itsekiri Leaders Agree on Power-Sharing Formula in Warri
Oborevwori Mourns as Former Delta Health Commissioner, Dr. Joseph Otumara Dies
Nigeria Won’t Abandon You, Bianca Ojukwu Tells Inmates as Ethiopia Prisoner Transfer Deal Takes Effect
“Only God Can End Insecurity” Remark Sparks Outrage as Defence Minister Faces Backlash
