The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Wednesday, expressed ‘shock’ over the ruling by Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court Lagos, acquitting Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, a former minister of Aviation, of the two count charge of money laundering preferred against him by the Commission.
In a press statement signed by the commission’s Head, Media & Publicity, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, and made available to Global Patriot Newspapers, shortly after the Wednesday morning ruling, assured that it is, however, making efforts to obtain a Certified True Copy of the ruling, to enable it respond appropriately after careful review of the judgment.
“The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC today (Wednesday) received with shock, the ruling of Justice Rita Ofili- Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court Lagos, acquitting Mr. Femi Fani-kayode, a former minister of aviation, of the two count charge of money laundering preferred against him by the Commission.
“The Commission is making effort to obtain a Certified True Copy of the ruling, to enable it respond appropriately after careful review of the judgment,” the statement read.
