Bala Mohammed, former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory was on Wednesday 10th May, 2017 remanded in Kuje Maximum Prison over allegations of fraud.
He was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC on a six-count charge for alleged abuse of office while he served as Minister of the FCT.
He was brought before a High Court of the FCT for his alleged involvement in the collection of gratification to the tune of N550 million, while in office as minister. He is also accused of failing to declare properties belonging to him.
He pleaded not guilty to the charge. After taking his plea, the application for bail was heard and the presiding judge, Abubakar Talba adjourned the matter till May 12 for ruling on the application for bail. He ordered the former minister to be remanded in prison custody pending the determination of the bail application.