The trial of a former Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, on alleged 109 billion naira corruption charges has been stalled at the Federal Capital Territory High Court due to the loss of one of the statements he made to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) during investigation.

The statement dated July 5, 2022, could not be found either in the file of the EFCC or that of the High Court and the defence team.

Idris, who was re-arraigned last October had alleged that the key statements proposed by the EFCC to be used against him in the alleged corruption charges, were made under duress.

Following the allegation, Justice Halilu Yusuf ordered a trial within trial to authenticate the claim.