Ex-Jigawa Governor, Turaki granted bail

EFCC Loses Again As Court Grants Ex-Gov Turaki Bail
Court grants bail to Jigawa state ex-governor, Turaki
Author

15 July, 2017

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting in Maitama yesterday granted bail to a former Governor of Jigawa State, Ibrahim Saminu Turaki.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested the former governor at an event in Abuja on July 4, following an arrest warrant the commission claimed was issued against Turaki about three years ago.

Opposing the application, EFCC counsel Mohammed Abubakar told the court that Mr Turaki was arrested on the strength of a bench warrant, following his refusal to attend his court sessions since his case was transferred from Abuja.

"Our action of arrest was in furtherance of Section 35 (1b) of 1999 Constitution, as well as a valid order of the court". He would be required to submit his traveling documents to the registry of the court.

"Permit me to observe that laws must be respected, and obediently so".

The post Alleged N36bn fraud: Court grants Turaki bail from EFCC custody appeared first on Vanguard News. "Was it not this same court that he refused to stand before prior to now?"

"Counsel representing people charged for commission of offences must learn to frown at the conduct of such people, if not, it will spell doom and a very huge danger to our country".

"If morality cannot be regulated, then behaviour can be regulated. Bail is fundamental with human rights; it usually shall be granted on terms".

Justice Yusuf Halilu also ordered that he must deposit his worldwide passport and other travel documents to the chief registrar.

He further informed the court that the EFCC had complied with the bench warrant and wanted to produce him before the court before it discovered that the judge was already observing his annual vacation.

Turaki is also to report at the Abuja office of the EFCC every fortnight and record his visits in a register to be opened yesterday.

The court adjourned the hearing of the substantive motion for enforcement of fundamental human rights until July 20.

In the alternative, the EFCC wants the court to order that Turaki be remanded in prison pending the court's readiness for further proceedings.


More news


  • Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) Raised to

    Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) Raised to "Strong-Buy" at Vetr Inc

    Moreover, Allsquare Wealth Mngmt Limited Liability Com has 0.01% invested in Applied Materials, Inc. (NasdaqGS:AMAT) is 21.745100. Applied Materials Inc. had 75 analyst reports since August 4, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. (NASDAQ:AMAT) or 6,853 shares.

    Align Technology Inc (NASDAQ:ALGN) Institutional Investors Quarterly Sentiment

    Therefore 83% are positive. (NASDAQ:ALGN) by 23.1% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. Lone Pine Capital Llc decreased Nike Inc (NYSE:NKE) stake by 3.06 million shares to 14.40M valued at $731.80 million in 2016Q4.
    Bucks to schedule free-agency meeting with Derrick Rose

    Bucks to schedule free-agency meeting with Derrick Rose

    The former NBA MVP averaged 18 points in 64 games last season with the Knicks, his best scoring output since the 2011-12 season. The Bucks only have $4.4 million available to sign a free agent.
  • Piazon returns to Fulham from Chelsea on loan

    Shortly after, the Chelsea youth captain helped his team to success in the FA Youth Cup final against Manchester City. Lucas Piazon has signed a new two-year contract with Chelsea and returned to Fulham on a season-long loan.
    Jada Pinkett-Smith is jealous of mother's body

    Jada Pinkett-Smith is jealous of mother's body

    Jada has passed her own good genes down to her children with husband Will Smith, Jaden, 19, and 16-year-old Willow. Photos of Jada Pinkett Smith's mother showing off a six pack prompted the actress to rethink her gym routine.

    Analysts Showing Optimistic Trends For Xerox Corporation (XRX)

    National Asset Management Inc. acquired a new position in Xerox Corporation during the first quarter worth approximately $113,000. The difference between the expected and actual EPS was $-0.04/share, which represents an Earnings surprise of -6.3%.
  • Phillips 66 (PSX) Earning Somewhat Positive Media Coverage, Study Shows

    Their average price target spell out an upbeat performance - a 7% and would give PSX a market capitalization of almost $45.82B. Phillips 66 (PSX) is an interesting player in the Basic Materials space, with a focus on Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing.

    Mallinckrodt PLC (MNK) Receives $75.76 Average Target Price from Analysts

    Caisse DE Depot ET Placement DU Quebec owned about 0.05% of Mallinckrodt PLC worth $2,483,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. It is positive, as 62 investors sold MNK shares while 130 reduced holdings. 70 funds opened positions while 127 raised stakes.

    Can Take Solutions Ltd (TAKE.NS) Move Higher?

    As a general observance, the more overbought or oversold the reading displays, the more likely a reversal may take place. The CCI technical indicator can be employed to help figure out if a stock is entering overbought or oversold territory.
  • Nothing unpleasant happened in cabinet

    Nothing unpleasant happened in cabinet

    Ch Nisar reportedly told Nawaz Sharif that handling of matters pertaining to the media by the juniors was not a good decision. Nisar was present at Punjab House in Islamabad on Tuesday where he looked after the routine official maters, sources said.

    HP Inc (NYSE:HPQ), Best Buy Co Inc (NYSE:BBY)

    Following the sale, the insider now directly owns 34,096 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,739,577.92. The firm had revenue of $8.53 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $8.28 billion.

    Westlake Chemical Corp's (NYSE:WLK) Sentiment is 0.93

    Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Chemical Financial Corporation during the fourth quarter worth about $38,140,000. As of the end of the quarter Smith, Graham & Co., Investment Advisors, Lp had disposed of 750 shares trimming its stake by 1.0%.