Former Niger Delta militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, today refused to show up in court to answer for charges leveled against him.



All his co-accused, including a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Patrick Akpobolokemi, were present in court, only Tompolo failed to appear; PUNCH reports.

Justice Ibrahim Buba has issued a bench warrant on Tompolo and ordered the police to produce him in court by all means.

Tompolo is expected to face a 40-count of alleged N13bn fraud.