The Kaduna State High Court has postponed the trial of Polycarp Andrew, a former Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officer, to December 11, 2025.
Andrew, previously an exhibit keeper at the EFCC’s Kaduna zonal office, was dismissed after being accused of stealing exhibits worth over ₦22 million.
He was arraigned on May 5, 2025, facing six counts of criminal breach of trust, to which he pleaded not guilty.
During Wednesday’s proceedings, H.M. Mohammed, counsel for the EFCC, announced readiness to present two witnesses—a fellow EFCC officer and an Opay staff member.
However, the defense counsel, D.B. Kwajafa, requested more time to prepare, citing the recent receipt of a flash drive containing a video of Andrew’s extra-judicial statement.
Kwajafa argued that the defendant needed time to review the material for a fair defense. Mohammed opposed the request, asserting that the video was irrelevant at this stage of the trial.
Justice A. Bello, after hearing both sides, granted the defense’s request and adjourned the case.
Andrew allegedly fled to Taraba State after diverting funds kept in his custody between 2023 and 2024, including sums of $11,900 (₦10.9 million), $3,800 (₦5.9 million), and $2,800 (₦3.8 million).
The charges against him violate Section 300 of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law, 2017.
