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Misappropriation
Jun 23, 2026
FRN vs Umar Mustapha & 1 other
Umar Mustapha
& 1 other
N15,000,000.00
Amount allegedly misappropriated
Case Summary
The accused persons and one Zanna Mala Bukar (at large) allegedly induced one Abubakar Gimba to deliver to them the said sum under the guise that the money represent payment for the purchase of a purported plot of land laying and situated in GRA Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Maiduguri, Borno State.
1,450
Day(s) since arraignment
Hon. Justice Aisha Kumaliya
State High Court, Borno
Case Information
Umar Mustapha & 1 other
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Aisha Kumaliya, State High Court, Borno
Nature and Number of Charges
2-count charge bordering on conspiracy and cheating.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jul 4, 2022
Summary of Case
The accused persons and one Zanna Mala Bukar (at large) allegedly induced one Abubakar Gimba to deliver to them the said sum under the guise that the money represent payment for the purchase of a purported plot of land laying and situated in GRA Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Maiduguri, Borno State.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Umar Mustapha
– Not guilty
2. Al’amin Idris
– Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Muktar Ali Ahmed (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
1,450 day(s)