The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, has okayed EFCC’s application to freeze 24 accounts domiciled in different banks.
After count one was read to Adewale, he pleaded guilty. When the registrar read count two, the defendant said, “I pleaded guilty with reason.”
Justice Emeka Nwite, in a short ruling, made the order after the defendants pleaded not guilty to the 11-count charge bordering on terrorism.
The federal government had filed the 11-count charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/633/2024 against the eight defendants, four of whom are at large.
Mr Kaswe sought for a short adjournment to enable them engaged counsel of their choice and Justice Nwite fixed Monday for their arraignment.
Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, ordered that the two sureties must be landed property owners within the court’s jurisdiction.
The judge agreed with EFCC’s counsel that though a bench warrant was issued against Mr Bello, “fair hearing cannot be sacrificed on the altar of a bench warrant.”
Mr Tsoho wishes his fellow lordships a wonderful Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in advance.
Mr Adoyi then prayed the court to refuse the oral application of Pinheiro.
