Borno Businessman Remanded Over N186 Million Fraud Case

The Borno State High Court in Maiduguri has remanded businessman Muhammad Abdullahi following his arraignment by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Abdullahi faces a six-count charge of criminal breach of trust involving N186 million.

The EFCC alleges that he received the funds for safekeeping but diverted them for personal use. One specific charge states that on February 14, 2024, Abdullahi dishonestly converted N30 million from his bank account for personal use.

The EFCC claims these actions contravene Sections 299 and 300 of the Borno State Penal Code Law and Other Matters Connected Therewith Law, 2023. Abdullahi pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Following his plea, EFCC counsel N.T. Iko requested that he be remanded in a correctional facility pending trial.

Justice Maina Lawan adjourned the case until September 7, 2026, and ordered Abdullahi to be held at the Maiduguri Maximum Correctional Centre.