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Money laundering
Apr 5, 2026
FRN vs Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa (Former Governor of Sokoto State) & 3 others
Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa
& 3 others
N15,000,000,000
Amount allegedly laundered
Case Summary
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission accused Bafarawa, who was Sokoto State Governor between 1999 and 2007, and the others of misappropriating and embezzling N15bn.
5,953
Day(s) case tried in court
Hon. Justice Abbas Bello
State High Court, Sokoto
Case Information
Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa & 3 others
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Abbas Bello, State High Court, Sokoto
Nature and Number of Charges
22-count charge of cheating, criminal breach of trust and diversion of public funds.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Dec 16, 2009
Summary of Case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission accused Bafarawa, who was Sokoto State Governor between 1999 and 2007, and the others of misappropriating and embezzling N15bn.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa
(Former Governor of Sokoto State)
– Not guilty
2. Beedash Nigeria Limited
(Company)
– Not guilty
3. Multi Trade Global Concept Limited
(Company)
– Not guilty
4. Bashir Mamman Nasarawa
– Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
No prosecutors recorded
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Discharged and Acquitted
Length of Trial
5,953 day(s)
Court Decision
Nil