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Money laundering

Apr 4, 2026

FRN vs Dr. Abdu Bulama (Former Minister of Science & Technology) & 4 others

Humans

Dr. Abdu Bulama
& 4 others

Money bag

N450,000,000.00
Amount allegedly laundered

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused persons allegedly conspired to make cash transactions above the threshold without going through a financial institution.

Calendar

2,836
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
The court, ruling on trial-within-trial, admitted in evidence the extrajudicial statements of the defendants as exhibits A1-A6, 2A-2D, 3A-3B, 4A-4B and 5A-5C respectively.

Court house

Hon. Justice Fatima Murtala Aminu
Federal High Court, Damaturu, Yobe

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - violated

Case Information
Dr. Abdu Bulama & 4 others
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Fatima Murtala Aminu, Federal High Court, Damaturu, Yobe
Nature and Number of Charges
7-count charge bordering on criminal conspiracy and money laundering.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jun 29, 2018
Summary of Case
The accused persons allegedly conspired to make cash transactions above the threshold without going through a financial institution.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Dr. Abdu Bulama (Former Minister of Science Technology) – Not guilty
2. Hon. Mohammed Kadai (Former Commissioner for Integrated and Rural Development in Yobe State) – Not guilty
3. Hassan Ibn Jaks – Not guilty
4. Abba Gana Tata – Not guilty
5. Muhammad Mamu – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. E. A. Adenitan (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Mukhtar Ali Ahmed (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
2,836 day(s)
Case Update
The court, ruling on trial-within-trial, admitted in evidence the extrajudicial statements of the defendants as exhibits A1-A6, 2A-2D, 3A-3B, 4A-4B and 5A-5C respectively.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Violated