Some of the properties, according to the ICPC, are in Maryland (USA), Abuja, Kaduna, among others, the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the interim forfeiture of
about 10 properties and funds in banks allegedly owned by a former governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari.Justice
Obiora Egwuatu gave the order while ruling in an ex-parte application by the
lawyer to the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences
Commission (ICPC), Osuobeni Ekoi Akponimisingha.
Justice
Egwuatu said the interim order granted would last for 60 days to enable the
ICPC to conclude its investigation, following which the commission could apply
for final forfeiture.
The judge
ordered the ICPC to publicise the order for any person or persons with interest
in the affected properties to show cause within 14 days why they should not be
permanently forfeited to the Federal Government.
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