The judge said the application, which was before the court was for preservation of the money, pending conclusion of investigations to establish the source and legality of the money and whether Assets recovery Agency (ARA) will file a petition for forfeiture to the state.
“In the final analysis, I find no merit in the application for variation of the orders herein at this stage, which I hereby dismiss with costs in the cause,” the judge said.
The Nigerian made the application for the release of his money, so that he could proceed with his journey to Dubai. He claimed the State was only interested in his money and thereafter, deport him.