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Bribery

Aug 4, 2025

FRN vs Sgt. Abba Peter

Humans

Sgt. Abba Peter

Money bag

N50,000.00
Amount allegedly involved

Money bag

Case Summary
The Defendant, a policeman, was arraigned for allegedly demanding a bribe of N50,000.00 in order to quash an investigation of criminal breach of trust against a citizen (name withheld) that was pending at the Metro Police Station, Abuja

Calendar

9
Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
Delivering judgment, the trial judge found the accused guilty and sentenced him to one year imprisonment on counts 1 and 2, with an option of fine of N50,000 on each count. However on count 3, he was sentenced to one year imprisonment without any option of fine. On count 4, he was discharged and acquitted as the court stated that the prosecution could not prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.

Court house

Hon. Justice M. I. Sirajo
State High Court, Plateau

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Sgt. Abba Peter
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice M. I. Sirajo, State High Court, Plateau
Nature and Number of Charges
4-count charge bordering on corrupt demand and using his office for gratification.
Date of 1st Arraignment
2007
Summary of Case
The Defendant, a policeman, was arraigned for allegedly demanding a bribe of N50,000.00 in order to quash an investigation of criminal breach of trust against a citizen (name withheld) that was pending at the Metro Police Station, Abuja
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Sgt. Abba Peter (Police Officer) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission
Prosecutor(s)
No prosecutors recorded
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
9 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable
Court Decision
Delivering judgment, the trial judge found the accused guilty and sentenced him to one year imprisonment on counts 1 and 2, with an option of fine of N50,000 on each count. However on count 3, he was sentenced to one year imprisonment without any option of fine. On count 4, he was discharged and acquitted as the court stated that the prosecution could not prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.