There
seems to be no end to the Police Pension fund scandal.
seems to be no end to the Police Pension fund scandal.
The
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said yesterday that about N1,
141, 309, 080.25 has been traced to a chief accountant in the Police Pension
Office, Mrs. Uzoma Cyril Attang.
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said yesterday that about N1,
141, 309, 080.25 has been traced to a chief accountant in the Police Pension
Office, Mrs. Uzoma Cyril Attang.
The
fraud was allegedly perpetrated through seven companies. About 20 assets have
been traced to her.
fraud was allegedly perpetrated through seven companies. About 20 assets have
been traced to her.
The
suspect will be arraigned today before Justice Hussain Baba of the FCT High
Court, Maitama, Abuja.
suspect will be arraigned today before Justice Hussain Baba of the FCT High
Court, Maitama, Abuja.
She is
facing trial alongside six others, including a suspended Permanent Secretary,
Atiku Abubakar Kigo, Esai Dangabar, Ahmed Inuwa Wada, Mrs Veronica Ulonma
Onyegbula, Sani Habila Zira, and Christian Madubuke.
facing trial alongside six others, including a suspended Permanent Secretary,
Atiku Abubakar Kigo, Esai Dangabar, Ahmed Inuwa Wada, Mrs Veronica Ulonma
Onyegbula, Sani Habila Zira, and Christian Madubuke.
The
other six suspects were arraigned before Justice Abubakar Talba on January 28,
but there are indications that all pension fraud cases may have been withdrawn
from Justice Talba.
other six suspects were arraigned before Justice Abubakar Talba on January 28,
but there are indications that all pension fraud cases may have been withdrawn
from Justice Talba.
Justice
Talba is being investigated by the National Judicial Council (NJC) over the
controversial judgement he gave in respect of a pension fraud convict, John
Yakubu Yusuf.
Talba is being investigated by the National Judicial Council (NJC) over the
controversial judgement he gave in respect of a pension fraud convict, John
Yakubu Yusuf.
The
convict, who admitted involvement in a N32.5billion pension fraud, was
sentenced by Justice Talba to two years imprisonment with an option of N250,000
fine for each of the three counts.
convict, who admitted involvement in a N32.5billion pension fraud, was
sentenced by Justice Talba to two years imprisonment with an option of N250,000
fine for each of the three counts.
But the
EFCC last night said the trial of the woman and six others would begin afresh
today.
EFCC last night said the trial of the woman and six others would begin afresh
today.
A
statement by the Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren,
said: “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has concluded arrangement
to arraign another major suspect in the billion naira Police Pension scam. Mrs.
Uzoma Cyril Attang will on Wednesday April 10, 2013 be docked before Justice
Hussain Baba of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja on
charges bordering on stealing and criminal breach of trust.
statement by the Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren,
said: “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has concluded arrangement
to arraign another major suspect in the billion naira Police Pension scam. Mrs.
Uzoma Cyril Attang will on Wednesday April 10, 2013 be docked before Justice
Hussain Baba of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja on
charges bordering on stealing and criminal breach of trust.
“She
allegedly abused her position to enrich herself while she served as chief
accountant in the Police Pension Office between 2003 and 2008.
allegedly abused her position to enrich herself while she served as chief
accountant in the Police Pension Office between 2003 and 2008.
“She is
to be arraigned alongside Esai Dangabar, Atiku Abubakar Kigo, Ahmed Inuwa Wada,
Mrs Veronica Ulonma Onyegbula, Sani Habila Zira, and Christian Madubuke. The
other six suspects will be taking fresh pleas, having previously been arraigned
before Justice Abubakar Talba on January 28, 2013.
to be arraigned alongside Esai Dangabar, Atiku Abubakar Kigo, Ahmed Inuwa Wada,
Mrs Veronica Ulonma Onyegbula, Sani Habila Zira, and Christian Madubuke. The
other six suspects will be taking fresh pleas, having previously been arraigned
before Justice Abubakar Talba on January 28, 2013.
“Attang,
who was absent in court when the others were first arraigned, was in charge of
the police pension fund when N7.8billion was stolen through 10,863 cheques.
who was absent in court when the others were first arraigned, was in charge of
the police pension fund when N7.8billion was stolen through 10,863 cheques.
“She
was also discovered to have personally signed 1,042 cheques to the tune of N1,
141,309,080.25.
was also discovered to have personally signed 1,042 cheques to the tune of N1,
141,309,080.25.
“Investigation
revealed that Mrs. Attang used several companies to defraud the Police Pension
Office.
revealed that Mrs. Attang used several companies to defraud the Police Pension
Office.
“Some
of the companies, which she allegedly used, are Royal Diadem Business Logistic
Limited, Amazing Grace Property Development Company, Enyiuzo Ventures Limited,
Status Symbols Rentals Limited, Status Travels and Tours Limited, Quillponte
and Anifon Nigeria Limited.
of the companies, which she allegedly used, are Royal Diadem Business Logistic
Limited, Amazing Grace Property Development Company, Enyiuzo Ventures Limited,
Status Symbols Rentals Limited, Status Travels and Tours Limited, Quillponte
and Anifon Nigeria Limited.
“Operatives
of the Commission have traced more than 20 assets to her, which are currently
under investigation.”
of the Commission have traced more than 20 assets to her, which are currently
under investigation.”
Mrs Attang
could not be reached for comments last night.
could not be reached for comments last night.
Source: The Nation
