Nigeria, June 6 -- A Kaduna State High Court on Wednesday granted bail to two suspects, Benjamin Bawa and Miracle Awaje, who were arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly failing to declare their assets during an ongoing investigation.

The suspects were arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on false declaration of assets contrary to Section 27(3)(a) of the EFCC Establishment Act, 2004.

A statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES by the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said the court, presided over by A. Bello, granted them bail in the sum of N500,000 each with one surety in like sum.

The court said the sureties must be residents of Kaduna and must present national identity cards, three months' utilit...