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Misappropriation

Apr 4, 2026

FRN vs Salisu Suleiman (Managing Director of Faris Construction Company Limited)

Humans

Salisu Suleiman

Money bag

N21,000,000.00
Amount allegedly misappropriated

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have dishonestly misappropriated the said sum, being payment for the supply of 125,000 liters of Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, to his construction site in Nguru Local Government, Yobe State by SID Oil and Gas Limited.

Calendar

844
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter remanded him in EFCC’s custody and adjourned the matter for hearing on the bail application.

Court house

Justice Hadiza Suleiman
State High Court, Kano

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Salisu Suleiman
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Justice Hadiza Suleiman, State High Court, Kano
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on misappropriation of funds.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Dec 12, 2023
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have dishonestly misappropriated the said sum, being payment for the supply of 125,000 liters of Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, to his construction site in Nguru Local Government, Yobe State by SID Oil and Gas Limited.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Salisu Suleiman (Managing Director of Faris Construction Company Limited) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Mardiyya Alasan Dawaki (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Aisha Tahar Habib (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
844 day(s)
Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter remanded him in EFCC’s custody and adjourned the matter for hearing on the bail application.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable