Just In: Former head of service, Stephen Oronsaye granted N10 million bail

An Abuja High Court on Tuesday, March 15 granted bail to the former head of service to the federation, Stephen Oronsaye.

After hearing the application made by counsel to the defendant, Joe Agi, Justice Olasumbo Goodluck said the EFCC has failed to furnish the court with evidence in support of their claim that the applicant would either intimidate witnesses or interfere with trial or investigation.

Goodluck said affidavits before the court confirms that the applicant has made himself available for trial in another charge against him at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The conditions for the bail includes a bond of N10 million from the applicant, two sureties to provide N5 million each.

The sureties could be either directors in the federal civil service commission or retired directors.

The sureties, the judge said must also provide a proof of residence to the satisfaction of the court.

Goodluck added that should the matter before it continues after the defendant’s case at the Federal High Court has been concluded, the court shall transfer Oronsaye’s travel documents already deposited at the Federal High Court to the FCT High Court in Maitama.

Goodluck in her ruling further adjourned the matter to Thursday, March 24, Wednesday and Friday, April 13, 14 for continuation of trial.
Oronsaye is facing trial for the conversion of money slated for a government trust fund for personal use.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) through its first witness alleged that the defendant shared N100 million from the trust fund to his personal staff.

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