The operation manager of Yabo Micro Finance Bank, Mr. Aliyu
Mallam Yabo, has been arraigned on one-count charge bordering false declaration
of assets.
The manager was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission (EFCC), Sokoto Zonal office, before Justice Isah Muhammad Bargaja of
the Sokoto State High Court.
Yabo’s trouble started
on 29 January, 2019 after Yabo Micro Finance Bank submitted a petition against
him. In the course of investigating the alleged offence, the suspect was given
an Assets Declaration form, but failed to declare his entire assets.
Count one reads:
"That you, Aliyu Mallam Yabo on or about the 15th of March, 2019 at the EFCC Zonal Office, No. 7 Super Quarters
Road, Off Tsafe Road, G.R.A Sokoto, Sokoto State, within the Jurisdiction of
this Honourable Court did an illegal act, to wit; failed, neglected and refused
to declare your entire assets as provided under Section 27 of the Economic and
Financial Crimes ( Establishment) Act, 2004, an offence contrary to and
punishable under Section 27(3) Economic and Financial Crimes ( Establishment)
Act, 2004."
He pleaded not
guilty to the charge when it was read to him.
In view of his plea,
the prosecution counsel Habila Jonathan asked for a date for trial to commence.
Responding, the defense counsel, Ibrahim Hussaini prayed the court to grant his
client bail on the grounds that the accused was faithful to the administrative
bail granted him by the prosecution and had credible sureties.
Justice Bargaja granted
the defendant bail in the sum of N500, 000.00 with one surety in like sum. The
surety must be civil servant not below grade level 12 in State or Federal
Service. The surety must deposit his letter of appointment, last promotion
letter and Identity Card to the court registry.
The case has been
adjourned to November 4, 2019 for trial.
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