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Fraud
May 13, 2026
FRN vs Ahmed Tijjani Umar
Ahmed Tijjani Umar
N320,000,000.00
Amount allegedly defrauded
Case Summary
The accused person allegedly obtained fertilizer worth the said sum through his company from the complainant on the ground that he would pay them as soon as Zamfara State paid his contract sum. It was further alleged that he got paid but refused to pay the complainants. He later issued a cheque to each complainants but they were returned unpaid due to lack of funds in the account.
3,457
Day(s) since arraignment
Hon. Justice Bello Shinkafi
State High Court, Zamfara
Case Information
Ahmed Tijjani Umar
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Bello Shinkafi, State High Court, Zamfara
Nature and Number of Charges
4-count charge of conspiracy, criminal breach of trust and issuance of dud cheques.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Nov 24, 2016
Summary of Case
The accused person allegedly obtained fertilizer worth the said sum through his company from the complainant on the ground that he would pay them as soon as Zamfara State paid his contract sum. It was further alleged that he got paid but refused to pay the complainants. He later issued a cheque to each complainants but they were returned unpaid due to lack of funds in the account.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Ahmed Tijjani Umar
– Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Kola Olowookere
(Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Hosea Ayoola Agboola (Former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
3,457 day(s)