The Federal High Court in Kaduna has ordered the temporary forfeiture of N1.37bn allegedly diverted by Kaduna State government officials between 2015 and 2023 when ex-governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was in power.
Justice G. M. Kabara issued the forfeiture order on 28th of February 2025, in response to an application filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission.
The ICPC, in the papers before the court, said the funds were recovered from Indo Kaduna Marts JV Nigeria Limited, which the government officials allegedly used to siphon the money.
The anti-graft agency said the recovery stemmed from an ongoing investigation into Kaduna State Government officials who served between 2015 and 2023.
The court directed the anti-graft agency to publish the forfeiture order in two national newspapers, inviting any individuals or entities with claims to the funds to present their case before a final forfeiture ruling is made.
The case, filed was brought under the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006, and the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act, 2022.
Further hearings have been scheduled for 8th of April , 2025.
News by Success Nmesoma Maduagwu