Breaking: Fayose Regains Freedom After 13 Days In EFCC’s Custody

Hamilton Nwosa
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Ayodele Fayose, immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, has regained his freedom from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

According to his media aide, Lere Olayinka, he appeared at the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, on Tuesday, and was granted freedom after fulfilling the conditions of his bail application.

He is expected to return for the continuation of his trial on November 19, 2018.

Fayose voluntarily submitted himself to the agency on October 16, meaning he was in detention for 13 days.

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