Nigeria: After 13 Years, Court Moves to Fast-Track N1.4bn Subsidy Fraud Case

Nigeria: After 13 Years, Court Moves to Fast-Track N1.4bn Subsidy Fraud Case

Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to conclude its prosecution within three months in the long-running N1.4 billion oil subsidy fraud case against Nadabo Energy Limited and its Managing Director, Abubakar Ali Peters.

“No More Delays In 13-Year Case” — Court Orders EFCC To Conclude ₦1.4bn Oil Subsidy Fraud Trial Against Nadabo Energy MD In 3 Months

Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to conclude its prosecution within three months in the long-running N1.4 billion oil subsidy fraud case against Nadabo Energy Limited and its Managing Director, Abubakar Ali Peters. The directive was issued on Tuesday, following the re-arraignment of the Defendants after the case commenced afresh (de novo), consequent upon …