EFCC drops malicious falsehood charges against BUK student, other suspect

Premium Times Nigeria | 21-08-2026 05:05pm |

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has withdrawn charges of malicious falsehood against a student of Bayero University Kano (BUK) and another suspect. The decision follows criticism from lawyers and members of the public who alleged legal breaches in the commission's handling of the cases. The charges were dropped, and the suspects are no longer facing prosecution on those counts.

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