2 REA officials remanded in Kuje prison for alleged N1.853bn fraud in rural electrification funds misappropriation.

A Federal High Court in Abuja remanded two REA officials, Umar Musa Laraye and Emmanuel Titus Pada, in Kuje prison over alleged N1.853bn fraud. The officials were arraigned on separate four-count charges and pleaded not guilty to the charges. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission filed the case, accusing the officials of misappropriating public funds meant for rural electrification.

June 13, 2024
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