CRIME & COURT

    Jailed ex-pension boss seeks out-of-prison medical attention

Abdulrasheed Maina, the former chairman of the now-defunct Pension Reformed Task Team, is seeking medical treatment outside of the prison.

Maina is serving a jail term in the Nigerian Correctional Center, Kuje, following his conviction for stealing N2billion

In a fresh suit, Maina is seeking the Federal High Court, Abuja, to compel the Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola; and the Comptroller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Haliru Nababa to take him to a reputable and recognised hospital for treatment.

Maina claims he is suffering a “life-threatening ailment”.

In his 10-ground application, Maina claims his health has deteriorated and he requires urgent medical attention.

The trial judge, Inyang Ekwo granted Maina’s leave to serve court processes on the respondents though any member of staff of the ministry and the NCS, in Abuja.

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