COURT SENDS EX-FCT MINISTER BALA MOHAMMED TO JAIL

The former FCT Minister, Bala Mohammed, was yesterday, Wednesday, 9th May, 2017, sents to Kuje Prison by a Federal High Court in Abuja.

Mohammed was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC on a six-count charge, for alleged abuse of office while he served as a Minister. He was said to have been involved in the  collection of gratification to the tune of N550 million.

He is also accused of failing to declare properties belonging to him.
Mohammed has pleaded not guilty to the charge.
 
The application for bail was heard and the presiding judge, Abubakar Talba, adjourned the matter till May 12; for ruling on the application for bail.
He ordered that the defendant be remanded in prison custody, pending the determination of the bail application.