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Impersonation

Apr 5, 2026

FRN vs Isiyaku Umar Yusuf

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Isiyaku Umar Yusuf

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Impersonation

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Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have fraudulently impersonated one Fatima Bature Jikan Dan Uwa, founder and Chief Executive Officer, of a non-governmental organization, "Youth Against Drug Abuse", through a forged WhatsApp page to defraud unsuspecting members of the public. It was alleged that, he opened the WhatsApp page in the name of Fatima Bature Jikan Dan Uwa and her picture, and began soliciting medical assistance for a purported cancer patient due for surgery at Federal Medical Centre, Nguru, Yobe State, and attached his bank account details for receiving donations without the knowledge and consent of Uwa.

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Case Update
In view of the defendant's guilty plea, the trial judge thereafter, convicted and sentenced him to one year imprisonment without an option of a fine.

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Hon. Justice M. S. Sifawa
State High Court, Sokoto

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ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Isiyaku Umar Yusuf
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice M. S. Sifawa, State High Court, Sokoto
Nature and Number of Charges
2-count charge bordering on impersonation, forgery, and obtaining money by false pretense.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jan 24, 2023
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have fraudulently impersonated one Fatima Bature Jikan Dan Uwa, founder and Chief Executive Officer, of a non-governmental organization, "Youth Against Drug Abuse", through a forged WhatsApp page to defraud unsuspecting members of the public. It was alleged that, he opened the WhatsApp page in the name of Fatima Bature Jikan Dan Uwa and her picture, and began soliciting medical assistance for a purported cancer patient due for surgery at Federal Medical Centre, Nguru, Yobe State, and attached his bank account details for receiving donations without the knowledge and consent of Uwa.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Isiyaku Umar Yusuf – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. K.E. Uduak (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
In view of the defendant's guilty plea, the trial judge thereafter, convicted and sentenced him to one year imprisonment without an option of a fine.