Ex-Gov Sylva faces possible trial in absentia over fraud, conspiracy

Promptnewsonline | 01-02-2026 09:18pm |

Former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, may be arraigned in absentia over alleged financial crimes as security agencies intensify efforts to track him months after operatives of the Defence Intelligence Agency raided his Abuja residence. Sunday PUNCH gathered that Sylva has remained outside the country since the October 2025 operation, which was linked to investigations

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