Abuja Court Approves Interim Forfeiture of N30.7m in Alleged NNPC Fraud Case

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an interim forfeiture order for N30.7 million believed to be connected to fraudulent activities involving officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed the application, citing suspicions of illegal transactions.

The court directed individuals or entities claiming ownership of the funds to explain within 14 days. Investigations led by Bilikisu Abubakar revealed alleged fraudulent practices involving top NNPC officials, including Adamu Yakubu.