Corruption Charges: Ex-CCT Chairman Umar gets N100m bail as trial begins Oct 29

Author: Ikechukwu NnochiriPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Corruption Charges: Ex-CCT Chairman Umar gets N100m bail as trial begins Oct 29

On July 15, 2026, the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama granted bail of 100 million naira to Danladi Umar, former chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Umar faces four corruption charges and must provide a surety and surrender his passport. He is accused of receiving bribes totaling 15.5 million naira from contractors, including payments via his wife's bank account and his daughter's school fees. Trial is set for October 29.

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