We finally urge this court to hold that pursuant to the provisions of Section 6, 7, 38, 46 of the EFCC Establishment Act, 2004, and Sections 311 and 312 of the Penal Code of Northern Nig. Cap. 89, the EFCC has the power to investigate and prosecute the Defendant in Charge No. SS/34C/2021 and also to hold that paragraphs 11-22 of the counter affidavit having not been controverted, same are deemed as having been admitted. We urge the court to dismiss the application. Court: This matter is hereby adjourned to 21/3/2022 for Ruling. Signed Hon. Justice Mohammed Mohammed (Judge) 14/02/2022 CERTIFY TRUE COPY FATIMA SAIDU ABUBAKAR Ag. DIRECTOR LITIGATION, HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE, SOKOTO. Page 6 of 31

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