– There was a mild drama today as ex pension boss Maina slumps in court
– Abulrasheed Maina who is facing money laundering charges collapsed before the trial judge at the Federal High Court Abuja
– Maina is facing a 12-count charge preferred against him by the EFCC
On Thursday, Abulrasheed Maina, The former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Taskforce Team who is facing money laundering charges, collapsed during trial at the Federal High Court Abuja
Maina who is facing a 12-count charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, collapsed moments after proceedings was resumed in the court.
The defence lawyer, Barr Anayo was in the process of making his submission with regards to the no-case application he intends to file when his client, Maina, suddenly lost balance and slumped beside the dock where he sat.
The development made the trial judge, Justice Abang suspend sitting as some court officials and lawyers quickly rushed to the aid of Maina.
In the charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/256/2019, EFCC alleged that Maina had used a bank account that was controlled by his firm and laundered monies of about N2billion, part of which were used to acquire real estate properties in Abuja.
Meanwhile, we also reported that A yet-to-be identified woman has left her baby behind in a commercial vehicle in Owerri, the Imo State capital.
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The Defendant however pleaded not guilty when he was arraigned in October 25, 2019,
