The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has levied a 40 count charge against former leader of the movement for the Emancipation of Niger-Delta militants, Government Ekpemupolo popularly known as Tompolo and ex-NIMASA boss Patrick Akpobolokemi at a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State.
Tompolo and the ex-NIMASA boss were alleged to have converted the sum of one hundred and eight million, seven hundred thousand US dollars ($108.7m) and two billion, two million naira (N2.2), property of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), having the knowledge that the said funds were stolen.
Charged alongside with both men are eight other accused comprising three other individuals and five limited liability companies.
They are listed as follows: Global West Vessel Specialist Limited, Odimiri Electrical Limited, Kime Engozu, Boloboere Property and Estate Ltd, Rex Elem, Destre Consult Ltd, Gregory Mbonu and Captain Warredi Enisuoh.
