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Employment scam

May 23, 2026

FRN vs Mohammed Adamu Sale

Humans

Mohammed Adamu Sale

Money bag

N3,500,000.00
Amount allegedly scammed

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused person allegedly obtained the sum of N3,500,000.00 (Three Million, Five Hundred Naira) from his victim with a promise to assist him to secure employment with some security agencies and an international oil company but failed to deliver on the promise.

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Year(s) case tried in court

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Case Update
The defendant pleaded guilty upon arraignment and was consequently convicted and sentenced to one year imprisonment with an option of Ten Thousand Naira (N10,000.00) fine on count one, and two years imprisonment with an option of Thirty Thousand Naira (N30,000.00) fine on count two. The judge further ordered the convict to pay the balance of N1,990,000.00 (One Million, Nine Hundred and Ninety Thousand Naira) to the victim as restitution. The court ordered that the defendant be remanded in prison until the restitution is paid.

Court house

Hon. Justice Halima S. Mohammed
State High Court, Gombe

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Mohammed Adamu Sale
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Halima S. Mohammed, State High Court, Gombe
Nature and Number of Charges
2-count charge of forgery and employment scam.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Nov 9, 2021
Summary of Case
The accused person allegedly obtained the sum of N3,500,000.00 (Three Million, Five Hundred Naira) from his victim with a promise to assist him to secure employment with some security agencies and an international oil company but failed to deliver on the promise.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Mohammed Adamu Sale – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
No prosecutors recorded
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable
Court Decision
The defendant pleaded guilty upon arraignment and was consequently convicted and sentenced to one year imprisonment with an option of Ten Thousand Naira (N10,000.00) fine on count one, and two years imprisonment with an option of Thirty Thousand Naira (N30,000.00) fine on count two. The judge further ordered the convict to pay the balance of N1,990,000.00 (One Million, Nine Hundred and Ninety Thousand Naira) to the victim as restitution. The court ordered that the defendant be remanded in prison until the restitution is paid.