Court Convicts Two for Impersonating EFCC Officers

On Thursday, the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Jikwoyi, Abuja, presided over by Justice M. Zubairu, convicted Haruna Mamuda and Sadiq Umar for impersonating officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). They faced five counts of charges, including impersonation and conspiracy to commit fraud against unsuspecting members of the public.

The court found that both defendants falsely represented themselves as EFCC officers, violating Section 96 of the Penal Code Act. During the proceedings, both defendants pleaded guilty to the charges.

Prosecuting counsel R.U. Adagba urged the court to convict them accordingly.

The first convict's counsel, Anamegbumam Innoc, requested leniency, citing the defendant's remorse and family responsibilities. The second defendant's counsel, Bemdo Asan, similarly sought mercy.

Justice Zubairu adjourned the matter for sentencing to July 22, 2026, and ordered that the convicts remain in the custody of the EFCC.