Nigeria: Dariye Gets 14 Years Imprisonment for Diverting N1.1Bn State Funds

Abuja — For the second time in less than two weeks, Justice Adebukola Banjoko of a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Gudu has convicted another politician, Senator Joshua Dariye, a former Governor of Plateau State.He was found guilty of diversion of public funds to the tune of N1.126 billion.

The judge had in May 30 convicted former Taraba State governor, Jolly Nyame and sentenced him to 14 years in prison for diverting N1.64 billion in May 2007.Dariye, who also faces 14 years imprisonment, was governor of Plateau State from 1999 to 2007 and is currently the Senator representing Plateau Central.He was found guilty of criminally misappropriating the States N1.126 billion ecological funds, breach of public trust and his oath of office.

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