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Taraba State corruption trial
Overview
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting former Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku and former Permanent Secretary Bello Yero for the alleged diversion of N27 billion in public funds.
During court proceedings in Abuja, a prosecution witness, Taiwo Jones, testified that between 2019 and 2021, local government subventions were transferred into his company, P3 Cornerstone Nigeria Limited. Jones stated he received between N600 million and N700 million from various local governments and was instructed by Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs officials to withdraw the funds in cash or transfer them to designated accounts.
The prosecution alleges these funds, intended for municipal operations, salaries, and the upkeep of traditional rulers, were converted for personal use. Both Ishaku and Yero have pleaded not guilty to the 15 counts, which include criminal breach of trust and conspiracy.
Entities
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission · Sirajo Muhammed Jaja · P3 Cornerstone Nigeria Limited · Darius Ishaku · Taraba State
Timeline
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[CRIME] 9 sourcesTaraba State corruption trial: Witness details N27bn fund diversion
A witness in the N27 billion fraud trial of former Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku testified that local government funds were transferred into a private company account and withdrawn for state officials.
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The trial of Bauchi State Accountant-General Sirajo Muhammed Jaja continues in Abuja, with witnesses testifying to the alleged diversion of over N1.6 billion in state funds to a private company.
Sources
blueprint.ng · businessday.ng · hallmarknews.com · insidebusiness.ng · naijanews.com · nationalaccordnewspaper.com · punchng.com · theglittersonline.com.ng · thepodiummedia.com · worldstagenews.com