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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday filed new charges against Yakubu Adamu, the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, and others related to alleged terrorism financing amounting to 9.7 million U.S. dollars.
Adamu, along with Balarabe Abdullahi Ilelah, Aminu Mohammed Bose, and Kabiru Yahaya Mohammed, who are the 2nd to 4th defendants respectively, will appear before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday to face 10 counts.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that although EFCC's lawyer, Samuel Chime, had previously requested the court to allow Adamu and his co-defendants to enter their pleas during a related case, Justice Nwite scheduled their arraignment for Wednesday.
The judge noted that the charge, designated as FHC/ABJ/CR/705/2025, was filed on December 30 by Chime but was not available in the court's file.
In the first count, Adamu, Sirajo Jaja (who is currently at large and was the Accountant-General of Bauchi State), Samaila Irmiya Liman (also at large), Balarabe Ilelah, Aminu Bose, and Kabiru Mohammed (all of whom are civil servants and signatories to Bauchi State Government’s accounts and/or payment instruments) are alleged to have committed the offense sometime between January 2024 and May 2024.
They are accused of conspiring to provide a total of 2,300,000,000 U.S. dollars in cash for the benefit of Bello Bodejo and individuals associated with him, based on approvals granted by Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State.
The funds in question were allegedly intended to be used, either wholly or partially, to finance a terrorist organization or terrorist activities.
This offense is contrary to Section 26(1) and punishable under Section 21(2)(a) of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the charges against Yakubu Adamu?
Yakubu Adamu faces charges related to alleged terrorism financing amounting to 9.7 million U.S. dollars, along with several co-defendants.
When will the arraignment take place?
The arraignment is scheduled for Wednesday, as set by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja.
What is the legal basis for the charges?
The charges are based on the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, specifically Sections 26(1) and 21(2)(a).
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