Echodo was brought before a magistrate court in Abuja on Tuesday, May 30, on a one-count charge.

Although one other person, Maiwada Adamu, was accused of the same offense, only Echodo was arraigned.

The two men, Echodo and Adamu, were accused of conspiring to falsely inform the office of the IGP that the building is used for criminal activities including storage of arms and ammunition.

The second accused person, Adamu, who was absent in court, is said to be at large - Echodo pleaded not guilty to the charge.

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The magistrate, Umar Kagarko, directed the police to find Adamu and present him in court at the next sitting.

The counsel to the defense, Peter Ngwoke, urged the court to grant his client bail.

Kagarko adjourned till June 5 for ruling on the bail application.