Alleged N29bn fraud: Court fixes Tuesday for Nyako, others to open defence

A Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed Tuesday for former Governor of Adamawa, Murtala Nyako, to open his defence in the alleged N29 billion fraud filed against him and others by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Okon Abang fixed the date on Monday after counsel to the defendants prayed the court for an adjournment to enable them prepare for their defence. The court had, earlier, ordered Nyako and others to enter their defence shortly after the matter was called following Leke Atolagbe, counsel to the EFCC’s application…

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