A deputy superintendent of the Federal Fire Service, Augustine Abah, has been arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on charges of defrauding a job seeker.
Abah allegedly scammed the victim out of N600,000, according to ICPC spokesperson Azuka Ogugua.
The ICPC brought the case before Justice F.A. Aliyu of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court 57 in Apo, Abuja.
Abah is facing a two-count charge related to fraud and employment racketeering, which violate the Corrupt Practices and other related offences act of 2000.
In the court proceedings, Abah pleaded not guilty to the charges.
His defense counsel, Mr. G.E. Ejekela, presented a bail application on behalf of his client, stating that Abah was willing to attend his trial. ICPC counsel Mr. Mashkur Salisu did not oppose the bail application but requested the court to impose conditions that would ensure Abah’s presence at the trial.
After considering both arguments, Justice F.A. Aliyu granted bail to the suspect in the amount of N1 million, with a surety of equal value.
The surety must be a civil servant in grade level 12 or higher and must provide appointment and promotion letters for verification.
The case has been adjourned to July 13, 2023, for further proceedings and a hearing.
