Court okays efcc request to freeze bauchi state govt account

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the request of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to freeze the account of the Bauchi State Government.

The EFCC had filed an ex parte application seeking an interim order to freeze the account of the Bauchi State Government, citing alleged financial misappropriation and corruption.

The court, in a ruling delivered on Wednesday, granted the EFCC's request, ordering the freezing of the account pending the outcome of an investigation into the alleged financial misappropriation.

The EFCC had alleged that the Bauchi State Government had misappropriated funds meant for the payment of salaries, pensions, and other entitlements to workers and retirees in the state.

The commission had also alleged that the state government had failed to account for the funds, which had been diverted for personal use by some officials.

The EFCC's request to freeze the account was opposed by the Bauchi State Government, which argued that the move was unconstitutional and would cause hardship to the people of the state.

However, the court ruled that the EFCC's request was justified, given the allegations of financial misappropriation and corruption.

The court ordered that the account of the Bauchi State Government be frozen pending the outcome of the investigation and any further orders from the court.

The development is seen as a major blow to the Bauchi State Government, which has been accused of financial mismanagement and corruption.

The EFCC has vowed to continue its investigation into the alleged financial misappropriation and corruption in the state, and has promised to take appropriate action against those found guilty.