Our reporter| The federal high court in Dutse, Jigawa state capital on Thursday discharged and acquitted Senator and former governor of the state, Ibrahim Saminu Turaki of the N8.3 billion corruption charges preferred against him by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Turaki, and 3 Companies have been standing trial since May 4, 2007, over a 33-count charge bothering on diversification and misappropriation of state funds.
Justice Hassan Dikko, who delivered the ruling, struck out all charges and discharged all the accused persons for want of diligent prosecution.
The court also ordered that the travel documents of the 1st accused person be released to him with immediate effect.
Reacting to the judgment, Saidu Muhammad Tudunwada one of the Saminu Turaki Defense Counsel, said the court found merit in their application for the discharge of the Accused person against the 33 count charges.
He added that with the ruling, Justice has been served and it is a victory for all.
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