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Misappropriation

May 25, 2025

FRN vs Idris Yahaya (Auditor General for Local Government, Yobe State)

Humans

Idris Yahaya

Money bag

N19,900,000.00
Amount allegedly misappropriated

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused allegedly received funds from the Office of the Auditor General for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Yobe State, for the purchase of an official vehicle, a 2015 Toyota Corolla, and diverted part of the money to his personal use.

Calendar

124
Day(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
In delivering judgment, the presiding judge held that the prosecution has proved the case against the defendant and convicted him as charged. He consequently sentenced him to 5 years imprisonment with an option of fine. The Judge further directed the convict to pay the sum of N10,100,000.00 (Ten Million, One Hundred Thousand Naira) in restitution to Yobe State Government through the EFCC or serve additional two years in prison.

Court house

Hon. Justice Lawu Lawan
State High Court, Yobe

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Idris Yahaya
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Lawu Lawan, State High Court, Yobe
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count bordering on criminal misappropriation.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Nov 9, 2022
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly received funds from the Office of the Auditor General for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Yobe State, for the purchase of an official vehicle, a 2015 Toyota Corolla, and diverted part of the money to his personal use.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Idris Yahaya (Auditor General for Local Government, Yobe State) – 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
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
124 day(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable
Court Decision
In delivering judgment, the presiding judge held that the prosecution has proved the case against the defendant and convicted him as charged. He consequently sentenced him to 5 years imprisonment with an option of fine. The Judge further directed the convict to pay the sum of N10,100,000.00 (Ten Million, One Hundred Thousand Naira) in restitution to Yobe State Government through the EFCC or serve additional two years in prison.