Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) request for an arrest warrant for two individuals, Abdulsalamu Hudu and Umar Shuaibu Oricha.
Gatekeepers News reports that the EFCC alleges that they are connected to the withdrawal of N46,039,579,919.38 in cash from Kogi State government bank accounts between February 2016 and September 2021.
In the EFCC’s motion, Investigating Officer Audu Abubakar stated that the withdrawals were made by Hudu, who was allegedly procured to make the transactions. The motion also mentions other individuals who may be involved in the alleged fraud.
Justice Emeka Nwite granted the EFCC’s request, saying, “The Plaintiff/Applicant’s application dated and filed on 3/7/2024 is granted as prayed. An order of this Honorable Court is hereby made, issuing a warrant for the arrest of Abdussalamu Hudu and Umar Shuaibu Oricha to bring them before this Honorable Court to answer to criminal complaints/allegations against them and to be dealt with according to the law.”
The EFCC has been investigating alleged fraud involving Kogi State government officials and associates. Some individuals mentioned in the motion are currently facing trial for alleged money laundering offenses.
