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Sep 11, 2025

FRN vs Moji Yakubu (Businesswoman) & 9 others

Humans

Moji Yakubu
& 9 others

Money bag

N80,000,000.00
Amount allegedly scammed

Money bag

Case Summary
The Defendant alongside her company and eight others were charged by the EFCC for allegedly stealing 10 hectares of land at Sagotedo, Lekki. They were also alleged to have forged several documents to facilitate the crime.

Calendar

299
Day(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
Ruling on the application, the trial judge upheld the submissions of the defence counsel and struck out the 11-count charges against all the accused persons. The Judge held that the EFCC failed to established a prima facie case against all the accused from the evidence before the court.

Court house

Hon. Justice O. A. Ipaye
State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Moji Yakubu & 9 others
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice O. A. Ipaye, State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
11-count charge of forgery and fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Feb 11, 2016
Summary of Case
The Defendant alongside her company and eight others were charged by the EFCC for allegedly stealing 10 hectares of land at Sagotedo, Lekki. They were also alleged to have forged several documents to facilitate the crime.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Moji Yakubu – Not guilty
2. Muka Bajulaiye – Not guilty
3. Ajimot Adisa – Not guilty
4. Alani Shirawu – Not guilty
5. Bajulaiye Hakeem – Not guilty
6. Aeem Giwa – Not guilty
7. Racheal Tokede – Not guilty
8. Adelaja Raji – Not guilty
9. Nuniru Mustafau – Not guilty
10. Monan Trading Company Ltd (Company) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Yemi Adeshina (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Babatunde Sonaiki (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Discharged and Acquitted
Length of Trial
299 day(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable
Court Decision
Ruling on the application, the trial judge upheld the submissions of the defence counsel and struck out the 11-count charges against all the accused persons. The Judge held that the EFCC failed to established a prima facie case against all the accused from the evidence before the court.