• About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
Thursday, September 18, 2025
  • Login
Vital News
  • Frontpage
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Crime
    • Judiciary
    • Security
No Result
View All Result
  • Frontpage
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Crime
    • Judiciary
    • Security
No Result
View All Result
Vital News
No Result
View All Result
Home Judiciary

N109bln Fraud : Court Revokes Bail Granted Ex – AGF, Ahmed Idris, Defendant

Vital News by Vital News
November 15, 2023
in Judiciary
0
N109bln Fraud : Court Revokes Bail Granted Ex – AGF, Ahmed Idris, Defendant
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Justice Yusuf Halilu of an FCT, Maitama, Abuja, has revoked the bail earlier granted a former Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris and one of the defendants in the trial of over an alleged fraudulent diversion of public fund to the tune of N109.5million.

The defendant, Geoffrey Olusegun Akindele’s bail was revoked by the judge on Tuesday following his non-appearance in court for continuation of trial.

At the resumed hearing of the matter on Tuesday, Mr Akindele was absent in court as of the time the case was called, though Idris and another defendant, Usman were in court.

Despite pleas by counsel for Mr Akindele, S.E. Adino that his client was on the way to court, submitting that he (Akindele) has always been in court to face trial, Justice Halilu insisted on revoking the second defendant’s bail.

The judge held that after listening to what Adino said, when a court grants a defendant bail, such person must reciprocate the gesture by attending court for trial.

RelatedStories

FG Approves Establishment Of Appeal Court In Abeokuta, Abiodun Assures Judicial Officers Of Support

Osun Traditional Ruler, Apetu Of Ipetumodu, Oba Oloyede Bags Four Years Imprisonment In US Over $4.2mln COVID Scam

Appeal Court Orders Kogi To Pay Ex-Deputy Governor, Simon Achuba, N1.07bln Salary Arrears

NDLEA Secures Conviction Of Two Drug Kingpins, Emami, Akpomuai, To Spend 10-yrs In Prison

He added that, Akindele had clearly not shown good character and conduct by his refusal to attend court.

”The second defendant had abuse the terms of his bail.”

Mr Halilu subsequently revoked his bail and ordered the FCT Commissioner of Police and the EFCC to arrest Mr Akindele and produce him in court in the next adjourned date.

He then adjourned the case until February 1, 2024 for definite hearing.

Earlier, the prosecuting counsel, Oluwaleke Atolagbe, had informed the court that the prosecution received a letter from counsel for Idris and did not receive any from the counsel for Gezawa Commodity Market and Exchange Limited.

Mr Atolagbe said despite the fact that there were competent lawyers in the office of Idris’ lawyer, none of them announced appearance for the former Accountant-General of the Federation.

He added that he saw two lawyers from the office yesterday morning in court, saying that, “This is not fair on the prosecution. It is definitely a ploy to delay trial.”

Mr Akindele, who is the second defendant in the case marked, CR/199/2022, and Idris are standing trial alongside Mohammed Kudu Usman and Gezawa Commodity Market and Exchange Limited.

The Economic and financial crimes commission (EFCC) had dragged them to court on a 14-count charge bordering on stealing, fraudulent diversion of public fund to the tune of N109.5 billion.

Idris, among others, was alleged to have between February and December 2021, while being a public servant by virtue of his position as Accountant-General of the Federation accepted from Olusegun Akindele, the second defendant, a gratification of the aggregate sum of N15, 136, 221, 921.46, which was converted to dollars equivalent by Akindele.

The money, according to the prosecution, did not form part of Idris’s remuneration, but a motive for accelerating the payment of 13 per cent derivation to nine oil producing states in the federation through the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation.

EFCC alleged they thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 155 of the Penal Code Act Cap 533 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 1990 and punishable under the same section.

Messrs Idris and Akindele, who was Technical Assistant to the Accountant-General of the Federation, were accused of committing criminal breach of trust while being entrusted with certain property, to wit N84,390,000,000 between Feb. and Nov. 2021 by dishonestly receiving the said amount from the Federal Government through Godfrey Olusegun Akindele, trading under the name and style of Olusegun Akindele & Co.

By this, according to EFCC, the first and second defendants were alleged to have committed an offence punishable under Section 315 of the Penal Code Act Cap 532 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria.

The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against them by the anti-corruption commission.

At the resumed hearing of the matter on Tuesday, Mr Akindele was absent in court as of the time the case was called, though Idris and Usman were in court.

Despite pleas by counsel for Mr Akindele, S.E. Adino that his client was on the way to court, submitting that he (Akindele) has always been in court to face trial, Justice Halilu insisted on revoking the second defendant’s bail.

The judge held that after listening to what Adino said, when a court grants a defendant bail, such person must reciprocate the gesture by attending court for trial.

He added that, Mr Akindele had clearly not shown good character and conduct by his refusal to attend court.

”The second defendant had abuse the terms of his bail.”

Mr Halilu subsequently revoked his bail and ordered the FCT Commissioner of Police and the EFCC to arrest Mr Akindele and produce him in court in the next adjourned date.

He then adjourned the case until February 1, 2024 for definite hearing.

Earlier, the prosecuting counsel, Oluwaleke Atolagbe, had informed the court that the prosecution received a letter from counsel for Idris and did not receive any from the counsel for Gezawa Commodity Market and Exchange Limited.

Mr Atolagbe said despite the fact that there were competent lawyers in the office of Idris’ lawyer, none of them announced appearance for the former Accountant-General of the Federation.

He added that he saw two lawyers from the office yesterday morning in court, saying that, “This is not fair on the prosecution. It is definitely a ploy to delay trial.” (NAN/vitalnewsngr.com)

 

 

 

Tags: bailCourtFraudrevoke
Previous Post

EFCC, ICPC, DSS, Others Involved in Permanent Secretaries Selection Process – Yemi-Esan

Next Post

Guber Poll : Kogi College Of Nursing Congratulates Ododo, Joel On Victory, Applauds Gov. Bello’s Contributions

Vital News

Vital News

RelatedStories

FG Approves Establishment Of Appeal Court In Abeokuta,  Abiodun Assures Judicial Officers Of Support
Judiciary

FG Approves Establishment Of Appeal Court In Abeokuta, Abiodun Assures Judicial Officers Of Support

September 15, 2025
Osun Traditional Ruler, Apetu Of Ipetumodu, Oba Oloyede Bags Four Years Imprisonment In US Over $4.2mln COVID Scam
Crime

Osun Traditional Ruler, Apetu Of Ipetumodu, Oba Oloyede Bags Four Years Imprisonment In US Over $4.2mln COVID Scam

August 26, 2025
Appeal Court Orders Kogi To Pay Ex-Deputy Governor, Simon Achuba,  N1.07bln Salary Arrears
Judiciary

Appeal Court Orders Kogi To Pay Ex-Deputy Governor, Simon Achuba, N1.07bln Salary Arrears

August 22, 2025
NDLEA Secures Conviction Of Two Drug Kingpins, Emami, Akpomuai, To Spend 10-yrs In Prison
Crime

NDLEA Secures Conviction Of Two Drug Kingpins, Emami, Akpomuai, To Spend 10-yrs In Prison

August 19, 2025
Tender Public Apology To Comfort Emmanson Or Face Court Action , NBA Tells Ibom Air
Judiciary

Tender Public Apology To Comfort Emmanson Or Face Court Action , NBA Tells Ibom Air

August 12, 2025
Next Post
Guber Poll : Kogi College Of Nursing Congratulates Ododo, Joel On Victory, Applauds Gov. Bello’s Contributions

Guber Poll : Kogi College Of Nursing Congratulates Ododo, Joel On Victory, Applauds Gov. Bello's Contributions

Kogi Traditional Rulers Laud INEC, Security Agencies For Peaceful Conduct Of Guber Election, Congratulate Bello, Ododo, APC

Kogi Traditional Rulers Laud INEC, Security Agencies For Peaceful Conduct Of Guber Election, Congratulate Bello, Ododo, APC

Nigeria’s Former Finance Minister, Onaolapo Soleye Is Dead, Abiodun Mourns, Says He Was A Statesman

Nigeria's Former Finance Minister, Onaolapo Soleye Is Dead, Abiodun Mourns, Says He Was A Statesman

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Follow Us

Recommended

Paris 2024 : D ‘Tigeress Beat Canada 79 – 70 To Reach Q – Final

Paris 2024 : D ‘Tigeress Beat Canada 79 – 70 To Reach Q – Final

1 year ago
Vandals Shut Down Lokoja – Gwagwalada Electricity Transmission Line

Transmission Lines Cut Responsible For Drop In Bulk Power Supply To Lagos – TCN

6 months ago

Fake 2022 National Honours List In Circulation – FG

3 years ago

Those Playing Politics With Religion Are Stoking Up Fire – Bishop Kukah

3 years ago

Instagram

    Please install/update and activate JNews Instagram plugin.

Categories

  • Agriculture/ Water/ Mineral
  • Aviation
  • Business
  • Crime
  • Culture
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Environment
  • Football
  • Foreign
  • Gender
  • Health
  • Judiciary
  • Labour
  • National
  • News
  • Oil & Gas
  • Opinion
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Power
  • Religion
  • Security
  • Sports
  • Transport
  • Uncategorized

Topics

Abiodun Abuja APC arrest Atiku Bandits Bello Benue Buhari CBN cement Court Dangote death dies drugs Economy EFCC Election elections FG gunmen Hajj INEC Kano kidnap Kill Kogi Kwara Lagos NDLEA Niger Nigeria Ododo Ogun Oyo PDP Police Power refinery rescue road Security students Tinubu
No Result
View All Result

Highlights

FAAC Shares N2.22 trillion August 2025 Revenue Among Federal, States, Local Governments

Dangote Cement, Jakura Community, Sign Landmark Development Agreement In Kogi

GSF Publisher, Lawal Sale, Bags Silk Road Global News Award In China

Tinubu Lifts Emergency Rule In Rivers, Fubara, Deputy, Speaker Resume Tomorrow, September 18

Kidnappers Release Kogi Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Ezeamba

Our CNG Drivers Enjoy Life Insurance, Housing Loans, Earn Three Times The Minimum Wage – Dangote Refinery

Trending

Nigerian Army Flags Off Renovation Of Iconic 86-year-old Primary School In Modakeke
Education

Nigerian Army Flags Off Renovation Of Iconic 86-year-old Primary School In Modakeke

by Vital News
September 18, 2025
0

The Nigerian Army has flagged off the renovation of St. Stephen’s A Primary School, Itaasin, Modakeke, Osun...

C-ISOWN Praises President Tinubu On Credible Delivery Of Social Welfare Programmes, Achievements In Nigeria

President Tinubu Commiserates With Families Of Victims Of Afriland Towers Fire Incident

September 18, 2025
Marketers Demand N1.5trn Subsidy To Match Refinery Gantry Price – Dangote Refinery

Marketers Demand N1.5trn Subsidy To Match Refinery Gantry Price – Dangote Refinery

September 18, 2025
FAAC Shares N2.22 trillion August 2025 Revenue Among Federal, States, Local Governments

FAAC Shares N2.22 trillion August 2025 Revenue Among Federal, States, Local Governments

September 18, 2025
Dangote Cement, Jakura Community, Sign Landmark Development Agreement In Kogi

Dangote Cement, Jakura Community, Sign Landmark Development Agreement In Kogi

September 17, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
Vital News

Vital News is an online newspaper with a mission to uphold professional journalism by reporting and publishing only facts and figures-based news reports across Nigeria and beyond.

Recent News

  • Nigerian Army Flags Off Renovation Of Iconic 86-year-old Primary School In Modakeke September 18, 2025
  • President Tinubu Commiserates With Families Of Victims Of Afriland Towers Fire Incident September 18, 2025
  • Marketers Demand N1.5trn Subsidy To Match Refinery Gantry Price – Dangote Refinery September 18, 2025

Categories

  • Agriculture/ Water/ Mineral
  • Aviation
  • Business
  • Crime
  • Culture
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Environment
  • Football
  • Foreign
  • Gender
  • Health
  • Judiciary
  • Labour
  • National
  • News
  • Oil & Gas
  • Opinion
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Power
  • Religion
  • Security
  • Sports
  • Transport
  • Uncategorized

© 2022 Vital News - . All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Frontpage
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Crime
    • Judiciary
    • Security

© 2022 Vital News - Vital News by Vital News.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In