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Misappropriation

Apr 3, 2026

FRN vs Peter Hena (Former Coordinating Director of Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS) & 8 others

Peter Hena
& 8 others

N4,558,160,676.90
Amount allegedly misappropriated

Case Summary
The accused persons allegedly conspired among themselves to conceal funds that were proceeds of unlawful activities with the intent to criminally divert the said funds.

1,849
Day(s) since arraignment

Case Update
The trial was stalled due to the absence of the 8th defendant in court who was said to have fallen sick overnight and rushed to hospital for immediate medical attention.

Hon. Justice Toyin Bolaji Adegoke
Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - violated

Case Information

Peter Hena & 8 others

Presiding Judge & Designated Court

Hon. Justice Toyin Bolaji Adegoke, Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja

Nature and Number of Charges

42-count charge bordering on corruption, fraud and criminal misappropriation of funds.

Date of 1st Arraignment

Mar 11, 2021

Summary of Case

The accused persons allegedly conspired among themselves to conceal funds that were proceeds of unlawful activities with the intent to criminally divert the said funds.

Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment

1. Peter Hena (Former Coordinating Director of Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS) – Not guilty

2. Mohammed Bello Auta (Director of Finance, FIRS) – Not guilty

3. Amina Sidi (Staff of FIRS) – Not guilty

4. Umar Aliyu Aduka (Internal Auditor of FIRS) – Not guilty

5. Mbura Mustapha (Deputy Manager of FIRS) – Not guilty

6. Obi Okeke Malachy (Staff of FIRS) – Not guilty

7. Obaje Napoleon Adofu (Head of Budget, FIRS) – Not guilty

8. Udo-Inyang Effiong Alfred (Staff of FIRS) – Not guilty

9. Benjamin Jiya (Assistant Director of FIRS) – Not guilty

Defence Counsel(s)

No defence counsel

Prosecuting Agency

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission

Prosecutor(s)

1. Ekele Iheanacho (Lawyer)

Status of Case

On Trial

Stage of Trial

Prosecution Stage

Length of Trial

1,849 day(s)

Case Update

The trial was stalled due to the absence of the 8th defendant in court who was said to have fallen sick overnight and rushed to hospital for immediate medical attention.

ACJA/ACJL Compliance

Violated