Justice E.S
Chukwu of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Friday granted bail to a former
managing director, Nigeria Security Minting and Printing Company, NSMPC,
Ehidiamhem Okoyomon on stringent conditions.
According to
EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren "Okoyomon is facing
extradition proceeding instituted against him by the office of Attorney General
of the Federation, following a request by the UK government.
"The
former Mint boss is wanted in the UK over his alleged role in the bribery
scandal involving officials of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, the Nigeria
Security Minting and Printing Company, NSMPC, and Securency International Pty
of Australia, between 2006 and 2008."
At the last
adjourned date, Alex Iziyon, SAN, counsel to Okoyomon had pleaded with the
court to grant his client bail pending judgment. He averred that his client was
entitled to bail and that, if granted, he would be available for trial. Tanimu
Almakura, the prosecution counsel told the court that before bail was granted,
sufficient evidence must be placed before the court.
Ruling on
the bail application today, Justice Chukwu granted Okoyomon bail in the sum
N500m and two sureties who must be of the rank of executive director in
government establishment and possess landed property within Abuja Municipal
Area Council.
Also, they
are to swear to affidavit of means and provide evidence of tax payment for the
last three years.
The two
sureties are also to deposit two recent passport photographs with the court
registrar. The two sureties and the respondent are to deposit their
international passports with the EFCC where Okoyomon is expected to report
every Monday.
Furthermore,
counsel to the respondent is also to write an undertaking; while officials of
the EFCC, the court registrar and the bailiff are to verify the terms.
Justice
Chukwu adjourned the case to December 1, 2014 for final ruling.
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