EFCC Press Release
The
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC today arraigned Murtala
Adamu Jangebe, Chairman Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board
(SUBEB) and his associate, Sani Bawa Jabaka before Justice Nasiru Umar
Gumi of Zamfara State High Court on a 3-count charge bordering
Misappropriation and Diversion of Public Funds
The accused persons
allegedly diverted funds earmarked for the payment of contractors for
sundry contracts executed for SUBEB under the 2008/2009 UBE projects
across Zamfara State.
The accused persons pleaded not guilty to
the charge . The case has been adjourned to February 17 and 18, 2016
for consideration of their bail applications, while the accused were
remanded in prison custody.
Jangebe is also being prosecuted by the
EFCC on money laundering charges before Justice Z.B Abubakar of Federal
High Court Gusau.
Wilson Uwujaren
Head, Media & Publicity
13th January, 2016
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