The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Thursday arraigned the Commandant of the Nigeria Peace Corps, Dickson Akon and the Director of Finance of the Corps, Omolala Ahmed for alleged N60 million fraud.
The defendants were arraigned before Justice H. B. Yusuf of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja on a two- count charge bordering on criminal misappropriation of funds allocated to the Corps
The anti-graft agency in a statement issued Friday said the defendants pleaded “not guilty” to all the charges when they were read to them.
In view of their pleas, prosecution counsel, Khalid Sanusi, asked the court for a date for the commencement of the trial.
Justice Yusuf adjourned the matter till February 25, 2026, and granted the defendants bail in the sum of ₦5 million with one surety each in like sum.
The sureties must be of a reputable character and must be resident in Abuja.