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May 7, 2025
FRN vs. Abubakar Ishiak (Permanent Secretary, Kwara State Governoment House) & 3 others
Abubakar Ishiak
& 3 others
N20,300,000.00
Amount allegedly stolen
Case Summary
The defendants allegedly made a cash payment of N20,300,000 to one Energy Multi-Trade Unique Interbiz Limited through the company's Chief Executive Officer, Jimoh Sarafadeen Kolade for services rendered to Kwara State Government House, which cash sum exceeded the limitation of N10 million payable to a body corporate.
2,197
Day(s) since arraignment
Hon. Justice B. G. Ashigar
Federal High Court, Ilorin, Kwara
Case Information
Abubakar Ishiak & 3 others
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice B. G. Ashigar, Federal High Court, Ilorin, Kwara
Nature and Number of Charges
2-count charge bordering on money laundering
Date of 1st Arraignment
May 2, 2019
Summary of Case
The defendants allegedly made a cash payment of N20,300,000 to one Energy Multi-Trade Unique Interbiz Limited through the company's Chief Executive Officer, Jimoh Sarafadeen Kolade for services rendered to Kwara State Government House, which cash sum exceeded the limitation of N10 million payable to a body corporate.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Abubakar Ishiak
(Permanent Secretary, Kwara State Governoment House)
– Not guilty
2. Shina Mudasir Akorede
(Director of Administration and Finance)
– Not guilty
3. Rasaq Momonu
(Controller Finance and Account)
– Not guilty
4. Hafees Yusuf
(Cashier)
– Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Abdulwahab Bamidele
(Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Christopher Mschelilia (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
2,197 day(s)