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Forgery

Jun 13, 2026

FRN vs Yusuf Ahmed Lawal

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Yusuf Ahmed Lawal

Money bag

Forgery

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused allegedly presented a forged letter introducing himself as a Director of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in Kaduna State to take a suspect under investigation by the EFCC on bail. The letter upon investigation, was discovered to have been forged.

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Year(s) case tried in court

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Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to 10 years imprisonment with an option of a N200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) fine.

Court house

Hon. Justice A. A. Bello
State High Court, Kaduna

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Yusuf Ahmed Lawal
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice A. A. Bello, State High Court, Kaduna
Nature and Number of Charges
2-count charge bordering forgery.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Mar 17, 2023
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly presented a forged letter introducing himself as a Director of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in Kaduna State to take a suspect under investigation by the EFCC on bail. The letter upon investigation, was discovered to have been forged.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Yusuf Ahmed Lawal – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. P.C. Onyeneho (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to 10 years imprisonment with an option of a N200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) fine.