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Money laundering

May 7, 2025

FRN vs Col. Sambo Dasuki (Former National Security Adviser) & 3 others

Humans

Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd)
& 3 others

Money bag

N33.2 billion
Amount allegedly laundered

Money bag

Case Summary
The defendants allegedly siphoned and laundered arms fund from accounts of Office of the National Security Adviser operated with both the Central Bank of Nigeria and other financial institutions.

Calendar

3,432
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
The defendants were re-arraigned following the reassignment of the case by the FCT Chief Judge, who previously handled the matter, to a new judge. They pleaded not guilty to the charges and were allowed to continue on bail terms earlier granted them by the court.

Calendar

Date of Next Sitting
Jul 1, 2025

Court house

Hon. Justice C. O. Agbaza
FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - violated

Case Information
Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) & 3 others
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice C. O. Agbaza, FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja
Nature and Number of Charges
32-count amended charge bordering on money laundering and criminal breach of trust.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Dec 14, 2015
Summary of Case
The defendants allegedly siphoned and laundered arms fund from accounts of Office of the National Security Adviser operated with both the Central Bank of Nigeria and other financial institutions.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) (Former National Security Adviser) – Not guilty
2. Aminu Babakusa (Former General Manager, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation) – Not guilty
3. Acacia Holdings Limited (Company) – Not guilty
4. Reliance Referral Hospital Limited (Company) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Ahmed Raji (Senior Advocate of Nigeria)
2. Akin Olujimi (Senior Advocate of Nigeria)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Rotimi Jacobs (Senior Advocate of Nigeria)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
3,432 day(s)
Case Update
The defendants were re-arraigned following the reassignment of the case by the FCT Chief Judge, who previously handled the matter, to a new judge. They pleaded not guilty to the charges and were allowed to continue on bail terms earlier granted them by the court.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Violated