Bauchi Commissioner Accused of Financing Terrorism Denied Bail in N4.6 Billion Money Laundering Case

The Bauchi commissioner accused of financing terrorism was denied bail by a court on terrorism-related offenses not ordinarily bailable. The commissioner, Adamu, faces charges of laundering a sum of N4.6 billion alongside Ayab Agro Product Freight Company Ltd.

He is also accused of conspiring with others to provide benefits to individuals. The case involves financial transactions from January to May 2024, implicating several individuals including Samaila Irmaya Liman, Balarab Ilelah, and Aminu Bose Kabiru.

The charges relate to activities during his time as a branch manager at Polaris Bank Ltd in Bauchi.