The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presented four additional witnesses on Monday in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, before Justice James Omotosho at the Federal High Court, Abuja. Mamman faces a 12-count charge related to conspiracy and money laundering totaling N33.8 billion.
At the proceedings, EFCC prosecuting counsel Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, introduced four Compliance Officers from Zenith Bank, UBA, GTB, and Wema Bank as witnesses PW4, PW5, PW6, and PW7. They are Mishelia R.B, Mayowa Itiku, Lily Marama, and Oluwunmi Ogunloye, respectively.
The witnesses testified about receiving requests from the EFCC to provide account details and statements for ten business entities: Sami Court Resort Limited, Golden Bond Nigeria Limited, Samson Bitrus, Gurupche Business Enterprise, Shipikin Global Enterprises, Silverline Ventures, Breathable Investment Ltd, First Class Contraction Ltd, Spinhillls Biz International Ltd, and Fulex Utility Concept Ltd.
Bundles of documents from the banks, confirmed by the witnesses as authentic, were presented as evidence by Oyedepo. Justice Omotosho adjourned the case until January 22, 23, and 24, 2025, for further hearings.
