Arms Deal: Ex-PDP national chairman in court for diversion of funds

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja

Haliru Mohammed, former PDP national chairman was arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja following allegations of diversion of funds.

Mohammed, who is being prosecuted along with his son for their role in the diversion of funds meant for procurement of arms by the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) arrived the court premises in an ambulance.

Following the arrival of the court judge, Justice Ahmed Mohammed, the hearing for Mohammed was heard and sitting has since been suspended for 15 minutes.

The prosecution counsel argued that the court remand Mohammed and his son in prison pending when a date for trial is picked.

The defence counsel however opposed the prosecution counsel and asked that the accused be granted bail.

The application for bail will be argued when court resumes.

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