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Jun 23, 2025

FRN vs Ibrahim Umar Lafia

Ibrahim Umar Lafia

N21,500,000.00
Amount allegedly defrauded

Case Summary
The accused, being entrusted with dominion over the said sum by one Abdullahi Haruna as his investment in processing maize into maize grits, allegedly misappropriated the said sum, and he (the accused) thereby committed an offence contrary to 311 of the Penal Code Law Cap.102 Laws of Yobe State of Nigeria and punishable under Section 312 of the same Law.

377
Day(s) since arraignment

Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter adjourned the matter for trial and remanded the defendant in prison custody pending the hearing of his bail application.

Hon. Justice Lawu Lawan
State High Court, Yobe

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information

Ibrahim Umar Lafia

Presiding Judge & Designated Court

Hon. Justice Lawu Lawan, State High Court, Yobe

Nature and Number of Charges

1-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust.

Date of 1st Arraignment

Jun 11, 2024

Summary of Case

The accused, being entrusted with dominion over the said sum by one Abdullahi Haruna as his investment in processing maize into maize grits, allegedly misappropriated the said sum, and he (the accused) thereby committed an offence contrary to 311 of the Penal Code Law Cap.102 Laws of Yobe State of Nigeria and punishable under Section 312 of the same Law.

Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment

1. Ibrahim Umar Lafia – Not guilty

Defence Counsel(s)

No defence counsel

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

377 day(s)

Case Update

In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter adjourned the matter for trial and remanded the defendant in prison custody pending the hearing of his bail application.

ACJA/ACJL Compliance

Not Applicable