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Fraud
Jul 17, 2025
FRN vs Engr. Umar Saidu Bamali (Former Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Institute of Mining and Geosciences) & 1 other
Engr. Umar Saidu Bamali
& 1 other
N70,000,000
Amount allegedly defrauded
Case Summary
The defendants allegedly misappropriated and converted to their personal use, millions of Naira belonging to the Nigeria Institute of Mining and Geosciences.
2,607
Day(s) since arraignment
Hon. Justice Daniel Longji
State High Court, Plateau
Case Information
Engr. Umar Saidu Bamali & 1 other
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Daniel Longji, State High Court, Plateau
Nature and Number of Charges
6-count charge of conspiracy, criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of funds
Date of 1st Arraignment
May 28, 2018
Summary of Case
The defendants allegedly misappropriated and converted to their personal use, millions of Naira belonging to the Nigeria Institute of Mining and Geosciences.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Engr. Umar Saidu Bamali
(Former CEO of Nigeria Institute of Mining and Geosciences)
– Not guilty
2. Adeniyi Adeosun
– Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Paul Golu
(Lawyer)
2. T. J. Danjuma
(Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Steve Odiase (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
2,607 day(s)