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Money laundering

Aug 2, 2025

FRN vs Sen. Danjuma Goje (Former Governor of Gombe State) & 3 others

Humans

Sen. Danjuma Goje
& 3 others

Money bag

N5,000,000,000.00
Amount allegedly laundered

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused persons were charged on alleged forgery and financial embezzlement, including contract fraud on food supply to the State Government House as well as loan facilities taken from Access and Union Banks without following due process.

Calendar

2,817
Day(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
The trial judge discontinued the case based on a 'nolle prosequi' (a formal notice of abandonment by the prosecution of all or part of a suit) request by Attorney General of the Federation.

Court house

Hon. Justice B. O. Quadri
Federal High Court, Jos, Plateau

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - violated

Case Information
Sen. Danjuma Goje & 3 others
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice B. O. Quadri, Federal High Court, Jos, Plateau
Nature and Number of Charges
21-amended count charge of conspiracy and money laundering.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Oct 17, 2011
Summary of Case
The accused persons were charged on alleged forgery and financial embezzlement, including contract fraud on food supply to the State Government House as well as loan facilities taken from Access and Union Banks without following due process.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Sen. Danjuma Goje (Former Governor of Gombe State) – Not guilty
2. Aliyu El-Nafaty – Not guilty
3. S.M. Dokoro – Not guilty
4. Sabo Muhammed Tumu – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Chris Uche (Senior Advocate of Nigeria)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Wahab Shittu (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Withdrawn
Stage of Trial
Discharged
Length of Trial
2,817 day(s)
Case Update
The trial judge discontinued the case based on a 'nolle prosequi' (a formal notice of abandonment by the prosecution of all or part of a suit) request by Attorney General of the Federation.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Violated