Alleged N84bn Theft: No Court Can Prevent EFCC From Prosecuting Yahaya Bello — Falana

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Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has faulted a court ruling asking the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from arresting and prosecuting any individual.

Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has faulted a court ruling asking the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission from arresting and prosecuting any individual.

In a statement on Wednesday, the Senior Advocate said, “By virtue of section 35 of the Constitution, the police, anti-graft agencies, and other prosecutorial bodies cannot be prevented by a court of law from arresting a criminal suspect once there is reasonable suspicion that he or she has committed a criminal offence.

 

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