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Fraud

Sep 3, 2025

FRN vs Sani Hassan Dauda (Former Special Assistant to Chairman of Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State)

Humans

Sani Hassan Dauda

Money bag

N6,342,000.00
Amount allegedly defrauded

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused person allegedly used his position as a Special Assistant to the Chairman of Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State to defraud unsuspecting victims in the guise of securing Hajj seats for them in 2013.

Calendar

7
Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
The trial judge, in his ruling, found the defendant guilty on the counts relating to obtaining by false pretence and sentenced him to 7 years in jail without an option of a fine. He was also convicted on the counts relating to abuse of office and sentenced to 5 years imprisonment without an option of a fine. The court, however, discharge and acquitted the defendant on the count relating to forgery.

Court house

Hon. Justice M. M. Tukur Aliyu
State High Court, Kaduna

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - violated

Case Information
Sani Hassan Dauda
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice M. M. Tukur Aliyu, State High Court, Kaduna
Nature and Number of Charges
16-count charge of obtaining by false pretence, abuse of office and forgery.
Date of 1st Arraignment
2015
Summary of Case
The accused person allegedly used his position as a Special Assistant to the Chairman of Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State to defraud unsuspecting victims in the guise of securing Hajj seats for them in 2013.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Sani Hassan Dauda (Former Special Assistant to Chairman of Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. B. C. Igwilo (Senior Advocate of Nigeria)
Prosecuting Agency
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Sunny Ezeana (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
7 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Violated
Court Decision
The trial judge, in his ruling, found the defendant guilty on the counts relating to obtaining by false pretence and sentenced him to 7 years in jail without an option of a fine. He was also convicted on the counts relating to abuse of office and sentenced to 5 years imprisonment without an option of a fine. The court, however, discharge and acquitted the defendant on the count relating to forgery.