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Embezzlement

Aug 17, 2025

FRN vs Mohammed Musa Abimiku (Deputy Director, Federal Ministry of Works) & 1 other

Humans

Mohammed Musa Abimiku
& 1 other

Money bag

N4,500,000
Amount allegedly embezzled

Money bag

Case Summary
Mr. Abimiku as head of Special Duties of the Ministry received money meant for the celebration of the World Anti-corruption Day in 2014, through his Diamond Bank account, and diverted part of it to his personal use. He is also alleged to have conspired with the co-defendant to make false retirement claims.

Calendar

905
Day(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
During the course of the trial, the prosecution counsel opposed the claims of the defense with several evidence that the 2nd Defendant had used part of the money N4.9 million to pay the media as contained in the false retirement and had diverted the sum of N400,000 for his personal use. Delivering his judgment, the judge said that the prosecution had proved beyond reasonable doubt that the 2nd Defendant failed to use the money for the purpose it was meant for. He therefore sentenced him to seven (7) years imprisonment for making false returns, and another five (5) years for abuse of office and conferring corrupt advantage on himself. The sentencing would run concurrently.

Court house

Hon. Justice O. A. Adeniyi
FCT High Court, Apo, Abuja

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - violated

Case Information
Mohammed Musa Abimiku & 1 other
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice O. A. Adeniyi, FCT High Court, Apo, Abuja
Nature and Number of Charges
10-count charge bordering on using their offices to corruptly enrich themselves.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jan 15, 2018
Summary of Case
Mr. Abimiku as head of Special Duties of the Ministry received money meant for the celebration of the World Anti-corruption Day in 2014, through his Diamond Bank account, and diverted part of it to his personal use. He is also alleged to have conspired with the co-defendant to make false retirement claims.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Mohammed Musa Abimiku (Deputy Director, Federal Ministry of Works) – Not guilty
2. Alexander Micah Paman (Former Chairman of Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the Federal Ministry of Works) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. P. I. Lemut (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Ekoi Akponimisingha (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
905 day(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Violated
Court Decision
During the course of the trial, the prosecution counsel opposed the claims of the defense with several evidence that the 2nd Defendant had used part of the money N4.9 million to pay the media as contained in the false retirement and had diverted the sum of N400,000 for his personal use. Delivering his judgment, the judge said that the prosecution had proved beyond reasonable doubt that the 2nd Defendant failed to use the money for the purpose it was meant for. He therefore sentenced him to seven (7) years imprisonment for making false returns, and another five (5) years for abuse of office and conferring corrupt advantage on himself. The sentencing would run concurrently.