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Embezzlement

May 3, 2025

FRN vs Professor John Ibu (Chairman of Benue State University Teaching Hospital) & 2 others

Humans

Professor John Ibu
& 2 others

Money bag

N24,650,000.00
Amount allegedly embezzled

Money bag

Case Summary
The Accused allegedly obtained the said sum from the Benue State University Teaching Hospital under the guise of purchasing a Toyota Landcruiser Prado 2018 Model which they never did.

Calendar

1,405
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
The prosecution closed its case after failing to secure the presence of the third witness it intend to present before the court. Consequently, the defence counsel informed the Court of the defendants' intention to file a no-case submission.

Court house

Hon. Justice Abdu Dogo
Federal High Court, Makurdi, Benue

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - violated

Case Information
Professor John Ibu & 2 others
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Abdu Dogo, Federal High Court, Makurdi, Benue
Nature and Number of Charges
2-count charge bordering on diversion of public funds.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jun 28, 2021
Summary of Case
The Accused allegedly obtained the said sum from the Benue State University Teaching Hospital under the guise of purchasing a Toyota Landcruiser Prado 2018 Model which they never did.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Professor John Ibu (Chairman of Benue State University Teaching Hospital) – Not guilty
2. Chief Abukenchi Suleiman – Not guilty
3. ADB Motors Venters Nigeria Limited (Company) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. S. O. Vekuwu (Lawyer)
2. H. F. Okange (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. George Chia-Yakua (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
1,405 day(s)
Case Update
The prosecution closed its case after failing to secure the presence of the third witness it intend to present before the court. Consequently, the defence counsel informed the Court of the defendants' intention to file a no-case submission.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Violated