The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Ahmed Audu before Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos.
The defendant was charged to court on a one-count charge bordering on alleged tampering with a forfeited property.
The EFCC alleges that Audu, on July 6, 2025, without proper authorisation, dealt with 52 unit houses located at Covenant Way, Off New Road, Ilasan, Lagos, which had been previously forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
The EFCC states that the offence contravenes Section 32(1) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004.
The charge reads: “That you, Ahmed Gabriel Audu, on 6th July 2025, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, without due authorisation, dealt with the property known as 52 Unit Houses located at Covenant Way, Off New Road, Ilasan, Lagos, which was forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria, and you thereby committed an offence contrary to section 32(1) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004.”
Defendant pleads not guilty
At the arraignment, Ahmed Audu pleaded “not guilty” to the charge preferred against him.
Counsel to the prosecution, Suleiman Suleiman, prayed the court to set a trial date and requested the remand of the defendant in a correctional facility pending trial.
Defence counsel opposed the remand application, informing the court of an already filed bail application.
He urged Justice Osiagor to grant Audu bail on the most liberal terms, arguing that the defendant was prepared to meet all conditions.
Court set trial date
Justice Osiagor adjourned the matter till January 28, 2026, for the commencement of the trial.
