By Vivian Okejeme, Abuja
A Federal High Court in Abuja, yesterday, ordered the interim forfeiture of about 10 properties and funds in banks allegedly owned by a former governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari.
Justice Obiora Egwuatu gave the order while ruling in an ex-parte application argued by Osuobeni Ekoi Akponimisingha, counsel to the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC).
According to the court, the interim order granted would last for 60 days to enable the ICPC conclude its investigation.
‘’At the expiration of the 60 days, the anti-graft agency could apply for final forfeiture of the properties,’’ the court held.
The ruling also ordered the commission to publicise the order for any person or persons with interest in the affected properties to show cause within 14 days why they should not be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government.
Some of the properties, according to the ICPC, are in Maryland (USA), Abuja, Kaduna, among others.
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