AFTER what seemed an eternity, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, filed a 10-count charge against former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Babachir David Lawal. The anti-graft agency also filed four charges of alleged fraud against a former Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ayodele Oke and his wife, Folashade before the Federal High Court in Lagos. Oke and his wife will be arraigned in court tomorrow, while Lawal will be in court next week. Charged alongside Babachir were Hamidu David Lawal; Sulaiman Abubakar; Apeh John Monday; Rholavision Engineering Ltd and Josmoh Technologies Ltd. By this, according to EFCC, Babachir committed an offence punishable under Section 12 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 31, 2019 11:48 UTC