An Abuja Federal High Court yesterday discharged and acquitted former Minister of works, Hassan Lawal and a former bank official, Adesanya Adewale of money laundering, conspiracy and corruption charges.
Lawal was accused of misappropriation of funds meant for the rehabilitation of the Guto-Bagana Bridge across River Benue while Adewale was alleged to have assisted him to launder the money.
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