Abba moro latest news

Abba Moro is a Nigerian politician who served as the Minister of Interior from 2011 to 2015. Here are some of the latest news updates about him:

1. Arrest and Detention: In 2016, Abba Moro was arrested and detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of corruption and mismanagement of funds during his tenure as Minister of Interior. He was later granted bail.
2. Trial: Moro's trial began in 2017, with the EFCC accusing him of embezzling N2.2 billion meant for the recruitment of 370,000 personnel into the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
3. Acquittal: In 2020, Moro was acquitted of all charges by a Federal High Court in Abuja. The court ruled that the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove his guilt.
4. Return to Politics: Despite his acquittal, Moro has not returned to active politics. However, there have been reports that he is planning to re-enter politics and contest for a seat in the National Assembly.
5. Controversy over NIS Recruitment: Moro has been criticized for the controversy surrounding the 2013 recruitment exercise into the NIS, which was marred by allegations of corruption and irregularities. The exercise was later suspended by the government.
6. Calls for Probe: There have been calls for a probe into Moro's tenure as Minister of Interior, with many calling for him to be held accountable for the alleged corruption and mismanagement of funds during his time in office.

These are some of the latest news updates about Abba Moro. Please note that the information may be subject to change and may not be up-to-date.