Ngige granted bail with new conditions in N2.2bn fraud case
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has allowed former Minister Chris Ngige to remain on bail with stricter terms as he faces fraud charges. The court, presided over by Justice Maryam Hassan, made the ruling on December 15, 2024. Ngige is accused of receiving N2.2bn in kickbacks during his time as a minister. His trial is set to begin on January 28, 2025.
What we know
- Chris Ngige must provide a surety who is a serving Federal Government director with property in Abuja.
- The surety must deposit property documents and travel papers with the court.
- Ngige is barred from leaving Nigeria until his passport, reportedly stolen in the UK, is recovered.
- The court ruled the offences are bailable and stressed the presumption of innocence.
- Trial dates are set for January 28 and 29, 2025.
