Alleged false information against ex-UNIBEN VC: EFCC prosecutes petitioner

BENIN—An Edo State High Court sitting in Benin, has granted bail to one Mr Kehinde Samuel who is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for giving the commission false information against the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, UNIBN, Prof. Osayuki Oshodin.

Samuel had, on October 10, 2014, filed a petition against the former VC, alleging that he mismanaged and misappropriated funds accrued to the University while he was VC of the institution.

The accused, who was the Head of the Information, Communication and Technology Department of the university, was among those who were retrenched by the former VC over alleged misconduct.

Counsel to EFCC said the charge against the accused was “weighty considering the circumstances,” and urged the court to reject his bail application and remand him in prison for misleading the commission.