Court faults EFCC, acquits Oyo-Ita, others in N570m fraud trial

Businessday | 06-05-2026 05:39am |

The Federal High Court in Abuja has acquitted Winifred Oyo-Ita, the former Head of Service of the Federation, along with eight other defendants, in a fraud trial involving N570 million. The court found that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) did not provide sufficient evidence to support the charges against them. The ruling was delivered on Tuesday, marking a significant development in the high-profile case that has drawn public attention. The defendants had faced allegations of conspiracy and money laundering, but the court's decision has cleared them of all charges.

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