The
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna Zonal Office
today, Thursday May 17th 2018, closed its defence in the N49 million
civil matter with five others claiming ownership of the money which was
intercepted at the Kaduna International Airport on the March 13, 2017.
Lead
counsel to EFCC, Joshua Saidi informed Justice S. M Shuaibu of the
Federal High Court Kaduna, that the Commission by presenting it's only
witness had closed it's case.
In his testimony, DW1 identified his
sworn affidavit and adopted same, while counsel to the five plaintiff,
E. I Dapo didn't object to it's admissibility.
The Court further admitted a Certified True Copy of teller depositing the said sum in the custody of the CBN.
It
would be recalled that operatives of the EFCC on the 13th of March,
2017 intercepted five 750kg bags filled with crispy naira notes at the
Kaduna International Airport. Further investigation revealed that the
bags contained a total sum of N49 million bound for Lagos.
Upon
an exparte order granted by the Federal High Court, Kaduna in respect
to the intercepted cash, five individuals came forth claiming ownership.
They are: Oyebanji Plaits Steve, Taiye Omoniyi Oluwaleke, Risikat
Taimiyu Titilayo, Fausat Oni and Joshua Kisabo.
Justice Shuaibu
has adjourned the matter to the 28th of June, 2018 to allow for adoption
of final written addresses and reply on points of l
EFCC closes case on N49m cash found in Kaduna airport
Thursday 17 May 2018
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