Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, has ordered the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services to investigate alleged tampering with exhibits in an ongoing N10bn fraud trial. In open court, Oyewale said Justice Omotosho played an audio recording of Zubairu’s confession and directed him to explain what transpired between him and the second defendant. The witness further informed the court that he came across the chat in the course of the investigation. Reacting to the testimony, Oyedepo urged the court to order a full investigation, citing “an urgent irresistible suspicion” that crucial evidence had been tampered with. In his ruling, Justice Omotosho directed the Police and the DSS to investigate the alleged tampering and submit their findings to the court.

Source: Punch February 05, 2026 20:35 UTC