In a legal twist, a former member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Mr Suleiman Dabo, has been remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre by a Federal High Court in Abuja.
The order came as a result of Dabo’s arraignment on a seven-count charge, including alleged fraud amounting to N30 million.
Dabo, who represented Zaria Constituency, faced charges alongside his company, Ohman International Venture Ltd.
The charges revolve around allegations of obtaining N30 million by false pretense and defrauding Mrs. Folashade S. Mojeolaoluwa through the sale of a scrap vessel ship known as ADNAN 101.
The court heard that the defendants presented themselves as the bona fide owners of the scrap ship during the transaction.
In response to the charges, Dabo and his company pleaded not guilty to all seven counts.
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Despite the defense’s opposition to remand, the police counsel, Mathew Omosun, requested the court to order Dabo’s remand. A.S. Egene, representing Dabo, highlighted a pending bail application but faced objection from Omosun.
Justice James Omotosho considered the defendant’s frequent absence in past proceedings and decided to adjourn for further study of the case file.
The ruling on the bail application is set for February 5.
The legal proceedings underscore the gravity of the allegations against the former lawmaker, and the court’s decision will play a crucial role in determining the course of the case.
