Ex- Jigawa Gov. Turaki Regains Freedom

Updated Friday 14 July 2017 10:16

The former governor was arrested by the Commission on July 4 , 2017 at a public function in Abuja, based on a bench warrant issued against him by the Federal High Court sitting in Dutse, Jigawa since 2014.

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After his his arrest and detention, Turaki approached the court, through his counsel, Olusegun Jolaawo, seeking an enforcement of his fundamental human rights.

He argued that the length of his stay in the EFCCC custody is more than the 48 hours, the Constitution provided for.

He also said he is having health challenges that needed to be taken care of.

Turaki had then brought an application seeking the transfer of the case to Jigawa. The court however ruled in his favour, and transferred the case to Dutse division of the court.

He added that since then, the applicant had refused to appear in court, a situation which prompted the issuance of bench warrant.

In his ruling, Justice Yusuf Halilu granted the applicant bail with two sureties who must be residents of FCT with verifiable means of livelihood.

He further ordered that the applicant shall report to the EFCC every two weeks to sign a register which shall be opened from yesterday until when the court resumes from vacation.

Before now, Turaki has been in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for about two weeks.

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