Crime
Breaking: Mama Boko Haram And Associates Arraigned By EFCC for N150 Million Fraud
Breaking: Mama Boko Haram And Associates Arraigned By EFCC for N150 Million Fraud....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought charges against Aisha Alkali Wakil (known as Mama Boko Haram), Tahiru Saidu Daura, and Prince Lawal Shoyode in front of Justice Umaru Fadawu of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri. They face two counts of conspiracy and cheating amounting to N150,000,000.00.
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One of the charges, count two, states: “That you Aisha Alkali Wakil, Tahiru Saidu Daura, and Prince Lawal Shoyode, in your capacities as the chief executive officer, programme manager, and country director of Complete Care and Aid Foundation, a non-governmental organization, alongside Saidu Mukhtar (at large), in August 2018 in Maiduguri, Borno State, fraudulently induced Alhaji Bulama Bakki, CEO of Bakki Commodity Investment Company Limited and Ngumati Investment Company Limited, under the pretext of executing a contract for the supply of 5,000 bags of high-quality white beans, each weighing 50kg, at a unit rate of N23,000 and seven unit mobile scanning machines powered by solar energy (2018 brand) at a rate of N5,000,000, totaling N150,000,000. You failed to fulfill the contract, thereby committing an offense contrary to Section 320(a) of the Borno State Penal Code Law Cap 102 and punishable under section 322 of the same Law.”
According to EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, the defendants pleaded ‘not guilty’ to the charges during the court proceedings. The prosecution, represented by A.I. Arogha and S.O Saka, requested a trial date from the court.
Justice Fadawu subsequently adjourned the case and ordered the defendants to be remanded at a Correctional Centre.
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced Sunmonu Olasunkanmi Thaoban to four years in prison for laundering ₦16 million by disguising its illegal origins and converting it into a 2018 black G-Wagon Jeep.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Court Sentences Man to Four Years for ₦16 Million Money Laundering, Forfeits G-Wagon
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced Sunmonu Olasunkanmi Thaoban to four years in prison for laundering ₦16 million by disguising its illegal origins and converting it into a 2018 black G-Wagon Jeep.
Key Details of the Case
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Guilty Plea & Sentencing: Justice Akintayo Aluko handed down the sentence on Thursday after Thaoban pleaded guilty to a two-count EFCC charge, alongside an alternative fine option of ₦1.8 million.
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The Offense: Prosecutors stated that Thaoban acted as a middleman in 2023, funneling illicit funds to purchase the luxury vehicle, violating the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
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Asset Forfeiture: In addition to the prison term, the judge ordered the permanent forfeiture of both the convict’s G-Wagon and mobile phone to the Federal Government.
Related BDC Convictions
In a separate proceeding, Justice Aluko also convicted four Bureau de Change (BDC) operators—Umar Muhammad Lamido, Yusuf Musa Yusuf, Abdulmuhimin Mahmud, and Muhammed Musa—for conducting unauthorized foreign exchange transactions outside the official market. Following their guilty pleas, each received a 12-month prison sentence with an option of a ₦100,000 fine.
A Delta State High Court has handed down death sentences to two individuals for their involvement in the 2018 killing of Delta State University (DELSU) undergraduate Elozino Ogege, following a ruling that found them guilty. Meanwhile, a third co-defendant facing charges related to the same incident was discharged and acquitted. The 2018 murder of Ogege had previously sparked significant public outrage and widespread demands for justice. Further details on the ruling are expected soon.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Security forces have arrested a suspected Boko Haram informant, Abulfatahi, in Monguno, Borno State, in connection with the recent terrorist attack on Cross Kauwa.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Operation & Timing: Apprehended on July 27 during an intelligence-led sweep targeting a local terrorist information network. Two other suspects were previously arrested and moved to the Joint Intelligence Fusion Centre.
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Confession: During preliminary interrogations, Abulfatahi admitted to working for a Boko Haram commander named Akilu, who directs terrorist operations in Dabar Masara and Garin Mace.
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Criminal Activities: The suspect allegedly collected illegal taxes for the terrorist commander and helped select targets for abduction around Monguno.
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Evidence Recovered: Investigators found two phone numbers linked to Commander Akilu on Abulfatahi’s mobile device, which are aiding security forces in dismantling the broader network.
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Next Steps: Authorities are expanding their investigations to uncover other collaborators and strengthen ongoing counter-terrorism efforts across the Lake Chad region.
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