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Embezzlement

Mar 9, 2026

FRN vs Tarelah Paul Boroh (Retired Brigadier General of Nigerian Army) & 1 other

Humans

Brigadier General Tarelah Paul Boroh
& 1 other

Money bag

N974,768,466 / $1,914,000.00
Amount allegedly embezzled

Money bag

Case Summary
The Defendants, while being public servants, occupying the Offices of the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, allegedly dishonestly diverted to their personal use, funds meant for the proper running of the public offices.

Calendar

2,349
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
The Defendants pleaded not guilty to all the counts brought against them and in view of that, their counsels prayed the court to grant them bail on liberal terms. The prosecution counsel, however opposed the bail applications with a counter affidavit to that effect. The trial judge, however granted the 1st Defendant bail in the sum of N2 million, while the 2nd Defendant was granted bail in the sum of N20 million. The Defendants are to provide two sureties each and also to deposit their international passports with the court registry. The trial Judge thereafter adjourned the case for commencement of trial.

Court house

Hon. Justice O. O. Goodluck
FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Brigadier General Tarelah Paul Boroh & 1 other
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice O. O. Goodluck, FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja
Nature and Number of Charges
9-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Oct 3, 2019
Summary of Case
The Defendants, while being public servants, occupying the Offices of the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, allegedly dishonestly diverted to their personal use, funds meant for the proper running of the public offices.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Brigadier General Tarelah Paul Boroh (Retired Brigadier General of Nigerian Army) – Not Guilty
2. Hanafi Musa Moriki – Not Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Mike Ozekhome (Senior Advocate of Nigeria)
2. O. A. Dada (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
2,349 day(s)
Case Update
The Defendants pleaded not guilty to all the counts brought against them and in view of that, their counsels prayed the court to grant them bail on liberal terms. The prosecution counsel, however opposed the bail applications with a counter affidavit to that effect. The trial judge, however granted the 1st Defendant bail in the sum of N2 million, while the 2nd Defendant was granted bail in the sum of N20 million. The Defendants are to provide two sureties each and also to deposit their international passports with the court registry. The trial Judge thereafter adjourned the case for commencement of trial.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable