N1.7bn alleged fraud: EFCC stalls trial of First Nation MD

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EFCC on arrest of Justice Ajumokobia

By Moji Eniola

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, stalled the trial at Ikeja Special Offences Court of Mr Kayode Odukoya, Managing Director (MD) of First Nation Airline, accused of stealing N1.7 billion,

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that proceedings, which were to commence with evidence of the first prosecution witness, Mr Patrick Ogo, representative of Skye Bank Plc, were stalled following EFCC’s failure to serve the defence a copy of the witness’ statement.

When Ogo was called to the stand to testify, Mr Wale Akoni, Odukoya’s counsel, informed the court that the anti-graft agency had not served him a copy of the statement as agreed on the last adjourned date.

“Two adjournments ago, trial did not proceed because of this witness; we were told we would be served with the statement of the witness.

“On Feb. 5, the last adjourned date, the prosecution promised they will serve us and till today,…



Source: News Agency of Nigeria