Crime & Court

Alleged N2.9bn fraud: Court remands Okorocha, to hear bail request Tuesday

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday remanded a former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Justice Inyang Ekwo ordered his remand  following the arraignment of the former governor in court by the anti-graft agency.

He also adjourned the case until Tuesday for a hearing of the bail application filed by Okorocha, who currently represents Imo West senatorial district in the National Assembly.

The former governor is being tried on a 17-count charge to the tune of N2.9 billion filed against him by the anti-graft agency.

He was accused of conspiring with others, including a member of the APC and five companies to steal from public coffers, although he has since denied any wrongdoing.

Following his remand by the judge, Okorocha will be spending his seventh night in EFCC custody since he was picked up by a team of operatives who stormed his residence in the Maitama area of Abuja last Tuesday

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