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Fraud

Aug 9, 2025

FRN vs Bulama Abdulrahman

Humans

Bulama Abdulrahman

Money bag

N35,000,000.00
Amount allegedly defrauded

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused allegedly posed as an auctioneer assigned by the EFCC to sell some properties that were forfeited to the Federal Government on the Commission’s behalf. In the process, he allegedly obtained the said sum from his victims under the guise of selling them a truck and an uncompleted building in Kano. The accused is a serial fraudster who was investigated by the Commission and was subsequently convicted by the Kano State High Court on June 28, 2021 for a similar offence bordering on obtaining by false pretence.

Calendar

2
Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
Upon conclusion of the case, the trial judge, convinced by the weight of evidence presented, found the defendant guilty as charged on count two and acquitted him on count one. Accordingly, the trial judge convicted and sentenced him to seven years imprisonment without an option of a fine. The judge further ordered that the convict pays the sum of N35,000,000.00 (Thirty Five Million Naira) as restitution to the victim. The court also ordered that, for any failure to pay the restitution, the convict will serve an additional prison term of seven years.

Court house

Hon. Justice Nasiru Saminu
State High Court, Kano

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Bulama Abdulrahman
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Nasiru Saminu, State High Court, Kano
Nature and Number of Charges
2-count charge bordering on intent to defraud and obtaining under false pretences.
Date of 1st Arraignment
2023
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly posed as an auctioneer assigned by the EFCC to sell some properties that were forfeited to the Federal Government on the Commission’s behalf. In the process, he allegedly obtained the said sum from his victims under the guise of selling them a truck and an uncompleted building in Kano. The accused is a serial fraudster who was investigated by the Commission and was subsequently convicted by the Kano State High Court on June 28, 2021 for a similar offence bordering on obtaining by false pretence.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Bulama Abdulrahman – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Musa Isah (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
2 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable
Court Decision
Upon conclusion of the case, the trial judge, convinced by the weight of evidence presented, found the defendant guilty as charged on count two and acquitted him on count one. Accordingly, the trial judge convicted and sentenced him to seven years imprisonment without an option of a fine. The judge further ordered that the convict pays the sum of N35,000,000.00 (Thirty Five Million Naira) as restitution to the victim. The court also ordered that, for any failure to pay the restitution, the convict will serve an additional prison term of seven years.