BREAKING: FCT Court Discharges, Acquits Former AGF in Fraud, Bribery, Money Laundering Trial

The FCT High Court has made a significant ruling in the trial of the former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Mohammed Bello Adoke.

Justice Abubakar Kutigi has dismissed the charges of fraud, bribery, and conspiracy brought against Adoke by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

In response to Adoke’s “no case” submission, Justice Kutigi stated that the EFCC failed to sufficiently substantiate its allegations of fraud, bribery, and money laundering. Consequently, he ruled that the defendant has no case to answer.

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This decision resulted in the discharge and acquittal of Mohammed Bello Adoke on all counts related to the OPL 245 trial.

Awaiting Further details…