The Justice Nicholas Oweibo-led Federal High Court in Lagos has, Friday, ordered the interim forfeiture of $40m worth of jewellery belonging to ex- Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Allison
Madueke, to the federal government.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had, through its prosecutor, Rotimi Oyedepo, filed an exparte application to which the court granted.
The EFCC had made the discovery of the said jewelries which it said were very expensive and comprised of wristwatches, necklaces, bracelets, bangles, earrings.