Scale of justice

Fraud

FRN vs Lukumanu Sani Waziri (Accountant of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto)

Humans

Lukumanu Sani Waziri

Money bag

N60,000,000.00
Amount allegedly defrauded

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused and one other, conspired amongst themselves and allegedly took possession of the said sum from Government Integrated Financial Information System into the Bank Account of one Monday Michael Adejo and thereby committed an offence contrary to Sections 18 and 15 (1) ( d ) and punishable under Section 15 ( 3 ) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 (as amended). Also, he (the accused) allegedly changed the bank account details meant for state taxes of Kogi, Edo, Bauchi, and Zamfara States to that of Monday Adejo Michael where the taxes due to the aforementioned States were fraudulently diverted to, without authorization.

Calendar

4
Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
The judge found the defendant guilty and thereafter sentenced the convict to one-year imprisonment or a fine of ₦200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand) each on Counts 1 and 2; one-year imprisonment each on Counts 3, 4, and 5 without the option of a fine; and three years imprisonment or a fine of ₦500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira) each on Counts 8 and 9. The sentences are to run concurrently.

Court house

Hon. Justice M. Abdulgafar
Federal High Court, Sokoto, Sokoto

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance
(not applicable)

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Case Information
Lukumanu Sani Waziri
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice M. Abdulgafar, Federal High Court, Sokoto, Sokoto
Nature and Number of Charges
9-count charge bordering on fraud and corruption.
Date of 1st Arraignment
2021
Summary of Case
The accused and one other, conspired amongst themselves and allegedly took possession of the said sum from Government Integrated Financial Information System into the Bank Account of one Monday Michael Adejo and thereby committed an offence contrary to Sections 18 and 15 (1) ( d ) and punishable under Section 15 ( 3 ) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 (as amended). Also, he (the accused) allegedly changed the bank account details meant for state taxes of Kogi, Edo, Bauchi, and Zamfara States to that of Monday Adejo Michael where the taxes due to the aforementioned States were fraudulently diverted to, without authorization.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Lukumanu Sani Waziri (Accountant of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Dr. Osuobeni Ekoi Akponimisingha (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
4 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable
Court Decision
The judge found the defendant guilty and thereafter sentenced the convict to one-year imprisonment or a fine of ₦200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand) each on Counts 1 and 2; one-year imprisonment each on Counts 3, 4, and 5 without the option of a fine; and three years imprisonment or a fine of ₦500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira) each on Counts 8 and 9. The sentences are to run concurrently.
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