Former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi, today, January 14, 2016, appeared before a Federal High Court on crutches to face charges of fraud.
Former DG, Patrick Akpobolokemi appears in court on crutches [PHOTO]
Akpobolokemi has been charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) along with former militant, Government “Tompolo” Ekpemupolo.
Patrick Akpobolokemi on crutches
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Akpobolokemi has been charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) along with former militant, Government “Tompolo” Ekpemupolo.
The duo are alleged to have stolen the sums of $108.7 million N2.2 billion found to be the property of NIMASA.
Tompolo however failed to appear before the court after previously ignoring the invitation of the EFCC on the matter.
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The court has subsequently ordered the ex-militant's arrest.
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