FCDA Official Kinsley Eselebor Sentenced for Fraud

Kinsley Eselebor, an official of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, for his involvement in land racketeering. Justice A.O.

Musa delivered the verdict on October 28, 2026, after Eselebor was found guilty on five counts, including obtaining money under false pretences and using forged documents. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) initially filed charges in March 2021, which were later amended.

Eselebor used two conveyance documents with the names Yusuf Lawan and Adegoke Asiwaju to mislead the petitioner, Osinachi, into believing the properties were legitimate. Following the fraudulent transaction, Osinachi reported the matter to the EFCC, leading to Eselebor's investigation and subsequent arraignment.

Joshua Saidi, the EFCC’s Director of Criminal Litigation, stated that the conviction serves as a deterrent against land racketeering and fraud involving government officials.