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Misappropriation

Aug 16, 2025

FRN vs Aisha Sabo

Humans

Aisha Sabo

Money bag

N10,473,500.00
Amount allegedly misappropriated

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have directly converted the said sum which she reasonably ought to have known, forms part of proceeds of an unlawful act to wit: criminal misappropriation.

Calendar

647
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant’s plea, the trial judge thereafter adjourned the matter for commencement of trial and admitted the defendant to bail with two sureties who must be residents in any local government area of Yobe State. She further ordered that one of the sureties must be a traditional or religious leader, while the second surety must be a reasonable person in Yobe State. All the sureties are to be verified by the EFCC.

Court house

Hon. Justice Fatima Murtala Aminu
Federal High Court, Damaturu, Yobe

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Aisha Sabo
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Fatima Murtala Aminu, Federal High Court, Damaturu, Yobe
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on criminal misappropriation.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Nov 8, 2023
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have directly converted the said sum which she reasonably ought to have known, forms part of proceeds of an unlawful act to wit: criminal misappropriation.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Aisha Sabo – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. M. M. Ngumurumi (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Mukhtar Ali Ahmed (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
647 day(s)
Case Update
In view of the defendant’s plea, the trial judge thereafter adjourned the matter for commencement of trial and admitted the defendant to bail with two sureties who must be residents in any local government area of Yobe State. She further ordered that one of the sureties must be a traditional or religious leader, while the second surety must be a reasonable person in Yobe State. All the sureties are to be verified by the EFCC.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable