The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, arraigned two account officials of the Katsina State Government for fraud involving about N289 million.
The defendants – Saadu Maiwada and Sani Lawal – allegedly committed the crimes in their capacities as Sub-Treasurer and Deputy Sub-Treasurer in the office of the Accountant-General of Katsina State, respectively.
A statement by EFCC’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said the defendants were arraigned before the Katsina State High Court on five counts of conspiracy and criminal breach of trust.
