Witness details how LG funds entered private account in ex-governor Ishaku’s corruption trial (opens original article in a new tab)

A prosecution witness testified in the N27 billion fraud trial of former Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku and another official, detailing how local government funds were transferred to his account and disbursed based on instructions from bureau officials.

• Prosecution witness Taiwo Johns testified that he received local government funds into his company account and disbursed them per instructions from bureau officials.
• Johns detailed specific transactions involving N27 billion in alleged public fund conversion, including transfers to Prince Emmanuel Onwuzuruike.
• Both defendants, Darius Ishaku and Bello Yero, pleaded not guilty to 15 charges of criminal breach of trust and conspiracy.
• The trial was adjourned until 7 July for continuation of proceedings.