Court grants Jang bail

A Jos High court has granted former Governor of Plateau State, Jonah David Jang, bail in the sum of N100 million. Justice Daniel Longji of High Court five ordered Jang to provide two sureties, one of which must be a First Class traditional ruler within the court jurisdiction. The court also ordered the Economic and […]

Court grants Jang bail
Court grants Jang bail

A Jos High court has granted former Governor of Plateau State, Jonah David Jang, bail in the sum of N100 million.

Justice Daniel Longji of High Court five ordered Jang to provide two sureties, one of which must be a First Class traditional ruler within the court jurisdiction.

The court also ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to deposit Jang’s passport with the court. 

Jang is facing a 12-count charge of alleged corruption and misappropriation of N6.3 billion shortly before he left office in 2015.

 

Details later…