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Currency mutilation

Apr 9, 2026

FRN vs Ahmad Abdullahi Buhari

Humans

Ahmad Abdullahi Buhari

Money bag

Currency mutilation

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused allegedly tampered with some naira notes issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying it, and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 21(1) of the CBN Act 2007 and punishable under Section 21(3) of the same Act.

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Year(s) case tried in court

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Case Update
In view of the defendant’s plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to one year imprisonment on each count, with an option of N100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) fine on each count. The judge directed that the convict must depose to an affidavit of good behaviour with the EFCC which will be signed by either of his parent or guardian. Lastly, the judge also directed that the convict shall undertake community sensitization in any secondary school against the effects of cybercrime and other fraudulent offences within his community, which will be supervised by any designated EFCC officer.

Court house

Hon. Justice Ahmad Mahmud
Federal High Court, Sokoto, Sokoto

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Ahmad Abdullahi Buhari
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Ahmad Mahmud, Federal High Court, Sokoto, Sokoto
Nature and Number of Charges
2-count charge bordering on Naira mutilation.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Dec 10, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly tampered with some naira notes issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying it, and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 21(1) of the CBN Act 2007 and punishable under Section 21(3) of the same Act.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Ahmad Abdullahi Buhari – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Aliyu Bokani (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
In view of the defendant’s plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to one year imprisonment on each count, with an option of N100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) fine on each count. The judge directed that the convict must depose to an affidavit of good behaviour with the EFCC which will be signed by either of his parent or guardian. Lastly, the judge also directed that the convict shall undertake community sensitization in any secondary school against the effects of cybercrime and other fraudulent offences within his community, which will be supervised by any designated EFCC officer.