JUST IN: Court Absolves Ex-Plateau Gov Jang Of 6.3bn Fraud Charges

September 2, 2022
Court Absolves Ex-Plateau Gov Jang Of Alleged 6.3bn Fraud Charges
Jonah David Jang


Former Governor of Plateau State Jonah Jang has been discharged and acquitted by a state High Court sitting in Jos over the N6.3 billion corruption charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The court presided over by Justice Christy Dabup on Friday also discharged and acquitted a former cashier in the office of the Secretary to the Plateau State government, Yusuf Pam, who was accused alongside the former governor.

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Jang and Pam were facing trial for alleged criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of Plateau State funds to the tune of N6.3 billion.

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Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.

Victor Ezeja

Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.

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