Court grants ex-minister bail without conditions

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March 3, 2016 1:36 PM

Moro was released today, March 3, 2016, following a judgment given by presiding judge, Justice Anwuli Chikere.

Former Interior Minister, Abba Moro in court to face fraud charges

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to

Moro was released today, March 3, 2016, by presiding judge, Justice Anwuli Chikere.

Justice Chikere reached the decision after holding that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had failed to prove that Moro would interfere with his trial.

“I agree with the defendant that as a former minister and a responsible and senior citizen of Nigeria will not jump bail or escape justice and will present himself at all times for trial,” Chikere said.

The judge however ordered Moro’s co-defendants to pay N100 million each with a surety in like sum.

Moro is facing fraud charges to the tune of N675 million in connection with the 2014 immigration recruitment exercise which led to the deaths of about 20 job seekers.

The other defendants are Anastasia Daniel-Nwobia, F O Alayebami, Mahmood Ahmadu and Drexel Tech Nigeria Ltd.

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