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Fraud

Jun 15, 2025

FRN vs Lawan Abubakar

Humans

Lawan Abubakar

Money bag

N6,400,000.00
Amount allegedly defrauded

Money bag

Case Summary
The Defendant allegedly absconded after making a written promise to pay back the said sum, which was the balance of payment he was made to pay for the supply of four trucks of Madrik/Koso wood that were supplied to him in good faith by the petitioner.

Calendar

1,711
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the Defendant's not-guilty plea, prosecution counsel asked the court for a trial date and also to remand the Defendant in the custody of Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), while the defense counsel made an oral bail application on behalf of his client. Consequently, the trial judge granted the Defendant bail in the sum of N200,000.00 with two reliable sureties, one of whom shall be his father or a blood relation. He thereafter adjourned the matter for commencement of trial.

Court house

Hon. Justice Zuwaira Yusuf
State High Court, Kano

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - violated

Case Information
Lawan Abubakar
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Zuwaira Yusuf, State High Court, Kano
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge of criminal breach of trust.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Oct 8, 2020
Summary of Case
The Defendant allegedly absconded after making a written promise to pay back the said sum, which was the balance of payment he was made to pay for the supply of four trucks of Madrik/Koso wood that were supplied to him in good faith by the petitioner.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Lawan Abubakar – Not Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. S.I. Haruna (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Micheal Ojo (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
1,711 day(s)
Case Update
In view of the Defendant's not-guilty plea, prosecution counsel asked the court for a trial date and also to remand the Defendant in the custody of Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), while the defense counsel made an oral bail application on behalf of his client. Consequently, the trial judge granted the Defendant bail in the sum of N200,000.00 with two reliable sureties, one of whom shall be his father or a blood relation. He thereafter adjourned the matter for commencement of trial.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Violated