Court Rejects Key Evidence in Ex-Minister Hadi Sirika’s N2.8bn Fraud Trial
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- •The court rejected a key EFCC exhibit on April 24, 2026, in the trial of Hadi Sirika.
- •The trial involves allegations of fraud amounting to N2.8 billion against the former minister.
- •The EFCC is the prosecuting agency handling the case against Sirika.
- •The court has scheduled judgment for June 9, 2026, in a related N33.8 billion fraud case involving another former minister.
- •The EFCC's evidence included documents linking cash deposits and dollar conversions to suspects in corruption trials.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the EFCC fails to present new admissible evidence in Hadi Sirika’s trial the prosecution’s case may weaken, increasing the likelihood of acquittal or case dismissal, affecting Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts.
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