By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
A factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Tanimu Turaki SAN, was on Thursday, admitted to bail of N100 million following his arraignment by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) before Justice Peter Kekemeke of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, sitting at Maitama, Abuja, for allegedly giving false information to the IGP.
The PDP National Chairman was accused of giving false information to the IGP through a petition on his letter head, dated October 5, 2022, which he signed against one Saidi Mohammed Mainasara with intent to use the lawful power of IGP to the injury or annoyance of the said Mainasara.
According to the prosecution, the offence allegedly committed by the defendant was punishable under Section 140 of the Penal Code Law.
Turaki pleaded not guilty to the charge when read to him in the open court.
Justice Kekemeke, taking plea for bail application and the counter argument, admitted Turaki to bail of N100 million, with one surety in like sum.
