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Apr 27, 2026
FRN vs Ahmed Tijjani Umar & 2 others
Ahmed Tijjani Umar
& 2 others
N2,051,534,525.00
Amount allegedly scammed
Case Summary
The accused person allegedly induced the complainant to part with the said sum under the guise that it was management fees in respect of contract purportedly from the National Assembly for the supply of pipes and sanitary wares to the “National Assembly Quarters, Lugbe Abuja”.
3,464
Day(s) since arraignment
Hon. Justice M. M. Tukur Aliyu
State High Court, Kaduna
Case Information
Ahmed Tijjani Umar & 2 others
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice M. M. Tukur Aliyu, State High Court, Kaduna
Nature and Number of Charges
3-count charge of obtaining money under false pretense and issuance of dud cheques.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Nov 1, 2016
Summary of Case
The accused person allegedly induced the complainant to part with the said sum under the guise that it was management fees in respect of contract purportedly from the National Assembly for the supply of pipes and sanitary wares to the “National Assembly Quarters, Lugbe Abuja”.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Ahmed Tijjani Umar
– not guilty
2. Eximab Integrated Link Limited
(Company)
– Not guilty
3. Minanta Enterprises Limited
(Company)
– Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Kola Olowookere
(Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Nasiru Salele (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
3,464 day(s)