A Federal High Court, Lagos, has ordered that the N28.5 million found in the account of a Director of Account, Lagos State Ministry of Public Works Corporation, Anifowoshe Alade, be temporarily forfeited to the Federal Government, being proceeds of unlawful activities.
Justice Mohammed Idris made the order yesterday while granting an ex-parte application filed before the court by Mr. Rotimi Oyedepo and argued by Muhammad Idris, counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Apart from the said N28.5 million, Justice Idris also ordered that buildings allegedly belonging to the director be temporarily forfeited to the Federal Government.
The buildings are six flats of three bedroom, six flats of two bedroom and six flats of one bedroom, all located at Adewale Osiyeku Street, Igbogbo-Ikorodu, Lagos, as well as four flats of three bedroom duplex, located at 6, Tunde Gabby Close, Dopemu, Lagos.
Lagos ministry director forfeits N28.5 million, property to FG
