Nigerian News

Court defers arraignment of ex-NHIS Boss, Prof. Usman Yusuf, to February 3

Justice Chinyere E. Nwecheonwu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Kuchiako, Kuje, on Thursday, January 30, 2025 rescheduled to February 3, 2025 the arraignment of Professor Usman Yusuf, former Executive Secretary of National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had on Wednesday, January 29, 2024 arrested Yusuf and brought before the court on Thursday, January 30, 2025 for arraignment on allegations of fraud.

A statement by the EFCC’s head of media and publicity, Dele Oyewale, said the arraignment was, however, moved to Monday to allow for amendment of the charges.

Though defence counsel, Isah Dokto Haruna, who held brief for the lead defence counsel, O.I.Habeeb, SAN made an application for bail, it was turned down by the court on account of the defendant’s deferred arraignment.

Justice Nwecheonwu adjourned the matter till February 3, 2025, for arraignment and ruled that the defendant be remanded in the custody of the Commission.

Mr Yusuf was reportedly arrested after a raid on his Abuja residence by the operatives of the commission.

According to media reports, the professor was arrested by gun-wielding operatives in the presence of his wife and children at about 4:46 pm on Wednesday.

Recall that Mr Yusuf was sacked by former President Muhammadu Buhari over alleged mismanagement of N919m.

His removal followed the recommendation by a fact-finding panel set up by the Federal Ministry of Health.

Related Articles

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Back to top button