The arraignment of business man, Jide Omokore, former managing director of the Nigeria federal petroleum (NNPC), Mr Andrew Yakubu and three others are to appear in the federal high court in
Abuja for allegation of money laundering. The prosecutor, Mr Rotimi Jacobs had informed the court that several of the accused persons are not currently in the country and would not want to arraign the accused individually.
The court has adjourned the case till July 4th, 2016 for hearing. Mr Jide, who is heavily involved in the oil and gas sector has reportedly been arrested over the weekend. Others to be charged include, Mr Victor Biggs, Mr Abiye Memnere, Mr David Mbanefo and Mr Omokore's companies.
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