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Stealing

Apr 3, 2026

FRN vs Micheal Effiong & 1 other

Humans

Micheal Effiong
& 1 other

Money bag

N172,408,320.49
Amount allegedly stolen

Money bag

Case Summary
The defendants and four others (now at large), allegedly conspired amongst themselves to defraud one Abdulllahi Shuaibu Danjuma, a retired Accountant General of Kebbi State, the said sum.

Calendar

2,345
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
The counsel to the defendants, both informed the court that they were yet to file bail applications for their clients. They however pleaded with the court for a short date to allow them file and serve the bail applications on the prosecution. The trial judge however, adjourned the case for hearing of bail application and for commencement of trial.

Court house

Hon. Justice S. O. Solebo
State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Micheal Effiong & 1 other
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice S. O. Solebo, State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on conspiracy.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Nov 1, 2019
Summary of Case
The defendants and four others (now at large), allegedly conspired amongst themselves to defraud one Abdulllahi Shuaibu Danjuma, a retired Accountant General of Kebbi State, the said sum.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Micheal Effiong – Not guilty
2. Nwachukwu Israel – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. O.J. Esomobi (Lawyer)
2. M. O. Udo (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Muhammad Kabir Hussain (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
2,345 day(s)
Case Update
The counsel to the defendants, both informed the court that they were yet to file bail applications for their clients. They however pleaded with the court for a short date to allow them file and serve the bail applications on the prosecution. The trial judge however, adjourned the case for hearing of bail application and for commencement of trial.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable