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Court denies Maina bail, says he’s a proven flight risk

A federal High Court in Abuja has denied the bail application sought by the former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reforms board, Abdulrasheed Maina.

The court said the defendant is not only a potential flight risk but a proven flight risk.

Mr Maina is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over alleged misappropriation of Pension funds.

Details later…

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