The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned three suspects before a Federal High Court in Maiduguri over an alleged N42 million contract fraud case.
The defendants — Aisha Alkali Wakil, Sa’idu Tahiru Daura, and Prince Lawal Shoyede were brought before Justice Jude K. Dagat on a two-count amended charge bordering on obtaining money under false pretence.
According to the EFCC, the trio allegedly collected N42 million from ABAKS Ventures Nigeria Limited after claiming they secured a sub-leased contract linked to Complete Care and Aid Foundation, a non-governmental organisation.
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Investigators alleged that the defendants falsely told the company that the contract had been awarded to Sani M. Adamu of Sani Smart Global Ventures.
During the court session, Wakil and Shoyede pleaded not guilty to the charges, while Daura admitted guilt.
Following the pleas, prosecution counsel N.T. Iko urged the court to sentence Daura and requested a new date for the trial of the remaining defendants.
Justice Dagat adjourned the case until June 25, 2026, for sentencing and continuation of trial proceedings. The court also ordered that the defendants remain in custody at the Maiduguri Maximum Correctional Facility pending further hearing.
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