Scale of justice

Bribery

FRN vs Benjamin Ezra Dikki (Former Director General of Bureau of Public Enterprise, BPE) & 1 other

Humans

Benjamin Ezra Dikki
& 1 other

Money bag

N250,000,000.00
Amount allegedly involved

Money bag

Case Summary
The Defendant, alongside his company, allegedly received monies as gratification from Bestworth Insurance Brokers for his role in facilitating the approval of outstanding insurance premiums and claims of deceased and incapacitated staff of Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN).

Calendar

1,543
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
The trial judge, while ruling on a bail application, granted the Defendants bail in the sum of N1.5 billion with two sureties who must be reputable Nigerian residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and must show evidence of their residency with title documents of their houses either in Wuse, Garki, Asokoro or Maitama. The judge further ruled that the first defendant shall produce his travel documents to the Court Registrar and undertake not to travel outside Nigeria without clearance from the Court.

Court house

Hon. Justice Y. Halilu
FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance
(violated)

Download Case Summary
Case Information
Benjamin Ezra Dikki & 1 other
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Y. Halilu, FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja
Nature and Number of Charges
4-count charge bordering on bribery and abuse of office.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Mar 1, 2021
Summary of Case
The Defendant, alongside his company, allegedly received monies as gratification from Bestworth Insurance Brokers for his role in facilitating the approval of outstanding insurance premiums and claims of deceased and incapacitated staff of Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN).
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Benjamin Ezra Dikki (Former Director General of Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE)) – Not Guilty
2. Kebna Studios & Communications Limited (Company) – Not Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Benjamin Manji (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
1,543 day(s)
Case Update
The trial judge, while ruling on a bail application, granted the Defendants bail in the sum of N1.5 billion with two sureties who must be reputable Nigerian residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and must show evidence of their residency with title documents of their houses either in Wuse, Garki, Asokoro or Maitama. The judge further ruled that the first defendant shall produce his travel documents to the Court Registrar and undertake not to travel outside Nigeria without clearance from the Court.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Violated
Download Case Summary