🔥 Trending Danladi Umar Granted ₦100 Million Bail in Corruption Case
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has granted bail to Danladi Umar, the former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) 123. This decision comes six days after he was remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre 24.
Bail Conditions and Charges
Umar was granted bail in the sum of ₦100 million 12358. He is also required to provide one surety in the like sum 3. The bail was granted by Justice Peter Kekemeke 36.
The former CCT Chairman is facing a four-count charge of corruption 46. These charges allege that he conferred undue advantage upon himself 6 and received gratification linked to contractors who handled projects for the tribunal 5. Specifically, the charges involve ₦15.5 million in alleged kickbacks 4.
Upcoming Trial
Following the bail, Umar is set to face trial for these allegations 5. The trial is scheduled to begin on October 29, 2026 4.
Sources
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