Justice S.C. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama has accepted additional evidence against the former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika.
Papers News reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is pursuing legal action against Sirika, his daughter Fatima Sirika, son-in-law Jalal Sule Hamma, and Al Buraq Global Investment Limited on an amended six-count charge related to abuse of office amounting to ₦2.7 billion.
According to a statement from EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, during the proceedings on Monday, May 5, 2025, prosecution counsel A.O. Atolagbe introduced the Ninth Prosecution Witness, PW9. During his testimony, the witness, who is a retired General Manager of Administration and Human Resources at the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), revealed that he had received a letter from the EFCC concerning the investigation of the third defendant, Hamma, in his role as GM of Administration and Human Resources, requesting that the NNRA provide information regarding Hamma.