Alleged N2.4bn fraud: Court adjourns Oduah’s trial to March 5

Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Thursday adjourned the trial of former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah till March 5.

The Federal Government arraigned the ex- minister and one Gloria Odita for alleged N2.4 billion fraud.

The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation arraigned the duo on a-five-count charge of alleged fraud, obtaining by false pretence, and criminal breach of trust.

The judge adjourned the matter after the Director of Public Prosecution in the Ministry of Justice, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), told the court that Odua had submitted an application to the Attorney General of the Federation ‘s office.

READ ALSO: Nigerian govt arraigns Stella Oduah for alleged N5bn fraud

He said the application was in line with the provisions of Section 270 of Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015.

Oyedepo informed the court further that discussion was ongoing on the application and asked for a definite date for report or trial.

Oduah’s counsel, Tobechukwu Michael (SAN), confirmed Oyedepo ‘s submission to the court.

The post Alleged N2.4bn fraud: Court adjourns Oduah’s trial to March 5 appeared first on Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria.