A Federal High Court in Dutse, Jigawa state has discharged and acquitted former governor of Jigawa state, Ibrahim Saminu Turaki of N8.3 billion corruption charges leveled against him by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The EFCC and three companies had been dragged before the court on 33-count charge bothering on diversification and misappropriation of state funds since May 4, 2007.
Justice Hassan Dikko in his ruling, struck out all charges and discharged all the accused persons for want of diligent prosecution.
The court further ordered that the travel documents of the 1st accused person be released to him with immediate effect.
Reacting to the judgment, Turaki’s defense counsel, Saidu Muhammad Tudunwada said the court found merit in their application for the discharge of the accused person on the 33 count charges.
He added that with the ruling, Justice has been served and it is a victory for all.
