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Jul 22, 2025

FRN vs Atiku Abubakar Kigo (Former Staff of Police Pension Board) & 5 others

Humans

Atiku Abubakar Kigo
& 5 others

Money bag

N20,154,728,660.18
Amount allegedly scammed

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused allegedly conspired with banks to launder Police pension funds to personal use.

Calendar

4,863
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
The prosecution witness told the court that one of the accounts of the third defendant was discovered to have a turnover of over $700,000.00. The witness added that the defendant made withdrawals from the account and a balance of $534,816.84 left in the account at a time was forfeited to the Federal Government on an interim basis. He further told the court that during an interview with EFCC investigators, the defendant stated that she made the $534,816.84 from sale of pure water.

Court house

Hon. Justice H. Y. Baba
FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - violated

Case Information
Atiku Abubakar Kigo & 5 others
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice H. Y. Baba, FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja
Nature and Number of Charges
18-count amended charge of criminal breach of trust and fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Mar 29, 2012
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly conspired with banks to launder Police pension funds to personal use.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Atiku Abubakar Kigo – Not guillty
2. Ahmed Inuwa Wada – Not guilty
3. Veronica Ulonma Onyegbula – Not guilty
4. Sani Habila Zira – Not guilty
5. Uzoma Cyril Attang – Not guilty
6. Christian Madubuke – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Victoria Olufunmilayo Awomolo (Senior Advocate Of Nigeria)
2. E.C. Ikeji (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Rotimi Jacobs (Senior Advocate of Nigeria)
2. O. J. Atolagbe (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
4,863 day(s)
Case Update
The prosecution witness told the court that one of the accounts of the third defendant was discovered to have a turnover of over $700,000.00. The witness added that the defendant made withdrawals from the account and a balance of $534,816.84 left in the account at a time was forfeited to the Federal Government on an interim basis. He further told the court that during an interview with EFCC investigators, the defendant stated that she made the $534,816.84 from sale of pure water.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Violated