Saturday, February 20, 2016

Court orders seizure of Tompolo's assets




A  Federal High Court  in Lagos yesterday ordered the forfeiture of multi-million naira worth of  propery belonging to  wanted  former Niger Delta militant , Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo.



Justice Ibrahim Buba issued the order  following Tompolo’s refusal to appear in court over a 40-count charge of money laundering and stealing of about N34 billion belonging to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).

The charges were brought against him and nine others by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Ordered to be  forfeited include:  River Crew Change Boat named MUHA – 15; the property known as “Tompolo Dockyard” by the end of Enerhen Road, Effurun, Warri, and the property known as “Tompolo Yard”, at the end of Chevron Clinic Road, next to Next Oil, Edjeba, Warri.

Others are:  Diving School at Kurutie, Escravos River; the property known as “Tompolo House” at Oporaza Town, opposite the Palace and any other property discovered by the EFCC, moveable and immoveable, belonging to Tompolo.

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