The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on February 14, 2019 re-arraigned Babangida Aliyu, a former Niger State Governor, Umar Nasko and Tanko Beji, before Justice Mikailu Abdullahi of a Niger State High Court sitting in Minna.
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They are facing a seven-count charge of fraud to the tune of over N2 billion.
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They pleaded “not guilty” to the charges.
Ayodele Olajide, SAN, counsel for Aliyu, thereafter applied for the bail of his client urging the trial judge to allow Aliyu continue with the bail previously granted him by the former judge.
Justice Abdullahi granted their prayers and adjourned to February 21 and 22, 2019 for “mention”.
