A former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Bala
Mohammed, has been remanded in the Kuje Maximum Prison over allegations of
fraud.
Mr. Mohammed was arraigned by the Economic and Financial
Crimes Commission EFCC on a six-count charge for alleged abuse of office while
he served as Minister of the FCT. He was brought before a High Court of the FCT
for his alleged involvement in the collection of gratification to the tune of
N550 million, while in office as minister.
He is also accused of failing to declare properties
belonging to him.
Mr. Mohammed pleaded not guilty to the charge.
After taking his plea, the application for bail was heard
and the presiding judge, Abubakar Talba adjourned the matter till May 12 for
ruling on the application for bail.
He ordered that the defendant be remanded in prison custody
pending the determination of the bail application
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