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Stealing

Aug 3, 2025

FRN vs Ibrahim Abubukar

Humans

Ibrahim Abubukar

Money bag

N5,000,000,000.00
Amount allegedly stolen

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused alongside one Alhaji Kabiru (at large), allegedly conspired amongst themselves to commit an offence to wit: retention of the said sum in an account nominated by him, which sum he reasonably ought to have known forms part of the proceeds of his unlawful act, to wit: stealing and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18(a) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition and Prevention Act), 2011 as amended and punishable under Section 15 (2) (d) of the same Act.

Calendar

45
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter ordered him to be remanded at the Nigerian Correctional Services, NCoS, Ikoyi, Lagos. The matter was adjourned for the commencement of trial.

Calendar

Date of Next Sitting
Sep 25, 2025

Court house

Hon. Justice A. O. Owoeye
Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Ibrahim Abubukar
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice A. O. Owoeye, Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
2-count charge bordering on alleged conspiracy to commit stealing and retaining the said sum.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jun 19, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused alongside one Alhaji Kabiru (at large), allegedly conspired amongst themselves to commit an offence to wit: retention of the said sum in an account nominated by him, which sum he reasonably ought to have known forms part of the proceeds of his unlawful act, to wit: stealing and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18(a) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition and Prevention Act), 2011 as amended and punishable under Section 15 (2) (d) of the same Act.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Ibrahim Abubukar – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. E. C. Nwoko (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Bilkisu Buhari (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
45 day(s)
Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter ordered him to be remanded at the Nigerian Correctional Services, NCoS, Ikoyi, Lagos. The matter was adjourned for the commencement of trial.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable