A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the temporary freezing of four Jaiz Bank accounts linked to former NNPC chief Mele Kyari, as part of an ongoing fraud investigation.
Justice Emeka Nwite issued the ruling following an ex parte application from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, which is probing allegations of conspiracy, abuse of office, and money laundering.
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The EFCC had requested a 60-day freeze, but the court limited the order to 30 days, subject to renewal. The affected accounts include one in Mr. Kyari’s name and others linked to Guwori Community Development initiatives.
According to the anti-graft agency, preliminary findings suggest the accounts were used to channel illicit funds. The matter was adjourned until 23 September, when the EFCC is expected to provide an update on its investigation.
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