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Fraud

May 27, 2025

FRN vs Gambo Lawal Tsafe (Staff of Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board) & 1 other

Humans

Gambo Lawal Tsafe
& 1 other

Money bag

N7,000,000.00
Amount allegedly defrauded

Money bag

Case Summary
The Defendants allegedly collected N7.4 million bribe from a contractor, one Nasiru Nshoro, who constructed conference room at the Board’s Headquarters for N74 million. The amount represented 10% of the contract sum.

Calendar

164
Day(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
The presiding judge sentenced the 1st defendant to a fine of N800,000.00, while the 2nd defendant to a fine of N100,000.00. In addition, both were ordered to refund the proceeds of their crimes to the Federal Government through the EFCC.

Court house

Hon. Justice Fatima Murtala Aminu
Federal High Court, Gusau, Zamfara

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Gambo Lawal Tsafe & 1 other
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Fatima Murtala Aminu, Federal High Court, Gusau, Zamfara
Nature and Number of Charges
3-count charge bordering on conspiracy and money laundering
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jun 12, 2016
Summary of Case
The Defendants allegedly collected N7.4 million bribe from a contractor, one Nasiru Nshoro, who constructed conference room at the Board’s Headquarters for N74 million. The amount represented 10% of the contract sum.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Gambo Lawal Tsafe (Staff of Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board) – Not guilty
2. kasimu Abubakar (Official of Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. B. T. Aza (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. M. S. Abubakar (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
164 day(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable
Court Decision
The presiding judge sentenced the 1st defendant to a fine of N800,000.00, while the 2nd defendant to a fine of N100,000.00. In addition, both were ordered to refund the proceeds of their crimes to the Federal Government through the EFCC.