Former militant, Government “Tompolo” Ekpemupolo, today, January 14, 2016, refused to appear before a Federal High Court in Lagos to face charges of fraud levelled against him.
Nigerians react to ex-militant’s failure to appear in court
The court had recently issued a final warning to Tompolo to which he responded saying he hadn’t received any summons.
Recommended articles
The court had recently issued a final warning to Tompolo to which he responded saying he hadn’t received any summons.
He is being investigated along with former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi forlaundering billions of naira from the agency’s coffers.
The court has ordered Tompolo’s arrest. Read Twitter reactions below:
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
National Assembly to make law that'll make university admission illegal for under 18
Ganduje describes his purported suspension from APC as African drama
Minister of Education summons Lead British School management over bullying scandal
Coalition backs Tinubu's policies, security interventions, other reforms
Kano ranked as worst-governed state in Nigeria
EFCC boss vows to resign if Yahaya Bello is not prosecuted
EFCC arrests ex-aviation minister Sirika for ₦8bn Nigerian Air scandal
Ex-APC spokesperson backs EFCC's hunt for Yahaya Bello
Woman suffering incurable disease finally gets her wish to choose how she dies
ADVERTISEMENT