EFCC charges Metuh for destroying confessional statement
By Ujunwa Ochulo
21 January 2016 |
11:30 am
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, arraigned the national publicity secretary of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh, for destroying the confessional statement he made to the Commission. Metuh was has two-count charge of destruction of confessional statement and mischief, to which he pleaded not guilty. Metuh was taken to court…
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, arraigned the national publicity secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh, for destroying the confessional statement he made to the Commission.
Metuh was has two-count charge of destruction of confessional statement and mischief, to which he pleaded not guilty.
Metuh was taken to court by EFCC operatives in handcuffs.But the handcuffs were removed before he appeared before Justice Ishaq Bello.
More details to come…
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How does the EFCC secure an independent and acceptable witness in this case?
We will review and take appropriate action.