The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the ongoing trial over alleged corruption and money laundering offences.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, who delivered the ruling, admitted the former governor to bail in the sum of N100 million with one surety in like amount.
The court ruled that the surety must be a resident of either Maitama or Asokoro in the Federal Capital Territory and must submit the original Certificate of Occupancy of a landed property to the court registry.
Justice Abdulmalik also directed that the surety must be a federal civil servant not below Grade Level 17.
In addition, the court ordered the surety to provide evidence of salary payments for at least three months, alongside a confirmation letter from the surety’s bank manager within the court’s jurisdiction to authenticate the documents.
El-Rufai is facing trial over allegations bordering on corruption, money laundering and unlawful possession of proceeds of crime.
The former governor had earlier pleaded not guilty to the charges filed against him.
The matter was subsequently adjourned for continuation of hearing.
