EFCC arraigns three over N42m contract fraud

EFCC N42 million contract fraud arraignment as three suspects are charged in Maiduguri over alleged fake NGO contract scam

The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has arraigned three individuals before the Federal High Court in Maiduguri over an alleged N42 million contract fraud.

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The defendants, Aisha Alkali Wakil, Sa’idu Tahiru Daura and Prince Lawal Shoyede, appeared before Justice Jude K. Dagat on Thursday on a two count amended charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence.

EFCC brings three suspects to court in Maiduguri over N42 million contract fraud case that the defendants obtained funds from ABAKS Ventures Nigeria Limited under the pretext of executing a sub leased contract linked to Complete Care and Aid Foundation, an NGO.

Prosecutors alleged that the suspects falsely claimed the contract had been awarded to one Sani M. Adamu of Sani Smart Global Ventures as part of the scheme.

During proceedings, Aisha Alkali Wakil and Prince Lawal Shoyede pleaded not guilty to the charges, while Sa’idu Tahiru Daura entered a guilty plea.

Following the pleas, prosecution counsel N.T. Iko requested sentencing for Daura and sought an adjournment to begin trial for the remaining defendants.

Justice Dagat adjourned the case until June 25, 2026, for sentencing and commencement of trial.

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The court also ordered that all three defendants be remanded at the Maiduguri Maximum Correctional Facility pending further proceedings.

Mariam Balogun