Scale of justice

Forgery

FRN vs Yusuf Abubakar Mustapha

Humans

Yusuf Abubakar Mustapha

Money bag

Forgery

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused, being a public officer serving as a deputy director at the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Abuja. allegedly forged a Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) degree certificate, with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) purportedly emanating from Ahmadu Bello University. Zaria Kaduna State, with intent to commit fraud, and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 363 and punishable under Section 364 of the Penal Code Laws of the Federation.

Calendar

147
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter granted him bail in the sum of ₦10,000,000.00 (Ten Million Naira) with one surety who must reside within the jurisdiction of the court. The matter was adjourned for the commencement of trial.

Court house

Hon. Justice Samirah Umar Bature
FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance
(not applicable)

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Case Information
Yusuf Abubakar Mustapha
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Samirah Umar Bature, FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja
Nature and Number of Charges
3-count charge bordering on forgery, fraudulent presentation of forged documents, and making false statements to ICPC investigators.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jan 27, 2026
Summary of Case
The accused, being a public officer serving as a deputy director at the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Abuja. allegedly forged a Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) degree certificate, with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) purportedly emanating from Ahmadu Bello University. Zaria Kaduna State, with intent to commit fraud, and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 363 and punishable under Section 364 of the Penal Code Laws of the Federation.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Yusuf Abubakar Mustapha (Deputy Director of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC)) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Denen Kya (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. David Nwaze (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
147 day(s)
Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter granted him bail in the sum of ₦10,000,000.00 (Ten Million Naira) with one surety who must reside within the jurisdiction of the court. The matter was adjourned for the commencement of trial.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable
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