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Money laundering

Jun 6, 2026

FRN vs Sen. Bala Mohammed (Former FCT Minister)

Humans

Sen. Bala Mohammed

Money bag

N864,000,000.00
Amount allegedly laundered

Money bag

Case Summary
The Defendant while in office as Minister, allegedly received N550 million as bribe from Aso Savings and Loans Limited with respect to some properties in the Asokoro area of Abuja. He is also alleged to have corruptly abused his position as Board Chairman of Aso Savings by allocating four fully detached duplexes and 11 semi-detached duplexes valued at N314million through the Presidential Taskforce on Sale of Governments Houses to himself. The Defendant was also alleged to have made false declaration of his assets.

Calendar

3,314
Day(s) case tried in court

Court house

Hon. Justice A. M. Talba
FCT High Court, Gudu, Abuja

Case Information
Sen. Bala Mohammed
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice A. M. Talba, FCT High Court, Gudu, Abuja
Nature and Number of Charges
6-count charge bordering on abuse of office, false declaration of assets and fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
May 10, 2017
Summary of Case
The Defendant while in office as Minister, allegedly received N550 million as bribe from Aso Savings and Loans Limited with respect to some properties in the Asokoro area of Abuja. He is also alleged to have corruptly abused his position as Board Chairman of Aso Savings by allocating four fully detached duplexes and 11 semi-detached duplexes valued at N314million through the Presidential Taskforce on Sale of Governments Houses to himself. The Defendant was also alleged to have made false declaration of his assets.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Sen. Bala Mohammed (Former FCT Minister) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Chris Uche (Senior Advocate of Nigeria)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Ben Ikani (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Suspended
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
3,314 day(s)