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Stealing

Sep 4, 2025

FRN vs Anas Bello Tangaza

Humans

Anas Bello Tangaza

Money bag

N1,491,000.00
Amount allegedly stolen

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have been entrusted with 7 units of Daylong Motorcycles for hire purchase on an agreed total sum of N2,480,000.00 by one Muazu Yusuf, which the accused only remitted the sum of N989,000.00 and dishonestly misappropriated the motorcycles which outstanding balance is N1,491,000.00 in violation of the mode in which the trust is to be discharged.

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Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant plea, the trial Judge, thereafter, convicted and sentenced him to one year imprisonment. He also ordered him to pay restitution in the said sum to the victim through the EFCC.

Court house

Hon. Justice Mohammed Mohammed
State High Court, Sokoto

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Anas Bello Tangaza
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Mohammed Mohammed, State High Court, Sokoto
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Aug 24, 2022
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have been entrusted with 7 units of Daylong Motorcycles for hire purchase on an agreed total sum of N2,480,000.00 by one Muazu Yusuf, which the accused only remitted the sum of N989,000.00 and dishonestly misappropriated the motorcycles which outstanding balance is N1,491,000.00 in violation of the mode in which the trust is to be discharged.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Anas Bello Tangaza – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
No prosecutors recorded
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
In view of the defendant plea, the trial Judge, thereafter, convicted and sentenced him to one year imprisonment. He also ordered him to pay restitution in the said sum to the victim through the EFCC.