By Babalola Lukman, Abuja
A Presiding Judge of an Abuja High Court, Justice Abubakar Talba on Wednesday asked former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory,Bala Mohammed to be remanded in the Kuje Maximum Prison over allegations of fraud.Mr.Mohammed was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC on a six-count charge for alleged abuse of office while he served as Minister of the FCT.He was brought before the High Court of the FCT for his alleged involvement in the collection of gratification to the tune of N550 million, while in office as FCT minister.Bala Mohammed is also accused of failing to declare some properties traced to him.Bala Mohammed pleaded not guilty to the charge.After taking his plea, the application for bail was heard and the presiding judge, Abubakar Talba adjourned the matter till May 12 for ruling on the application for bail.Justice Abubakar Talba ordered that the defendant be remanded in prison custody pending the determination of the bail application.
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