Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the temporary freezing of four accounts domiciled in Jaiz Bank allegedly linked to the immediate-past Group Cheif Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Mele Kyari, over alleged fraud case.
The court made the order following an ex-parte motion filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Ogechi Ujam, Counsel for the EFCC, told the court that the Commission was still investigating the matter and needed more time to conclude it.
Justice Nwite, in a short ruling, held that: “I have listened to counsel to the applicant and gone through the affidavit evidence with the exhibits and written address attached. I find that this application is meritorious, and it is hereby granted as prayed.”
He, thereafter, adjourned the matter to September 23, 2025.
The EFCC, in the motion marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1641 and filed on August 11, sought the freezing of the bank accounts, arguing that they were linked to Kyari, who is under investigation for conspiracy, abuse of office, and money laundering.
The affected accounts include: Jaiz Bank Account No. 0017922724 (Mele Kyari), Jaiz Bank Account No. 0018575055 (Guwori Community Development Foundation) and Jaiz Bank Account No. 0018575141 (Guwori Community Development Foundation Flood Relief).
