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N8m Fraud: Bauchi Appeals Judgement In Favour Of Civil Servant
By Sule Aliyu, Bauchi
Bauchi state Government is to file a notice of appeal on judgement in favour Kabiru Ahmed, a civil servant who was alleged to be involved in embezzlement of N8 million realized from vehicle plate number sales.
The accused, Ahmed Kabiru who work with Bauchi State Inland Revenue Board (BIRB) in charge of vehicle plate number sales was dragged before High Court 8 for alleged misappropriation of N8million.
The presiding judge, Muazu Abubakar in his ruling on Tuesday 25 October 2017 said the accused; Kabiru has no case to answer as submitted and therefore discharged and acquitted him.
The prosecuting counsel to the state, Barrister Haruna Ibrahim said Kabiru was a staff of (BIRB) trusted with motor plate numbers worth millions of Naira.
He said “the Board set up a committee to investigate how monies realized from sales of vehicle plate numbers were remitted in the banks and he, Kabiru was found wanting for not remitting over N8 million to the Bank from the sales”
So a case was filed against him for allegedly embezzling public funds to the tune of N8 million.
Barrister Haruna said “we are not satisfied with the judgment, we will file a notice of appeal that will transmit to the court of Appeal Jos, with all the witnesses to see whether he has a case or not”
In his response, the counsel to the accused, Barrister Ben Ogbuche said they have no reason to go for appeal because they have lost the case.
“Well they have reason to go for appeal but it won’t make any difference, this is the third time the case was dismissed, first it was struck out at the Magistrate Court and dismissed at the High Court and now he has been discharge and acquitted at the High Court 8 in Bauchi ” Ben said
“We don’t have any fear to entertain, we won our case, let them carry on with the appeal and see”, he boasted.
Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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I am writing to felicitate with Your Excellency, Atku Abubakar, GCON, former Vice-President of Nigeria (Zege Mule u Tiv & Wazirin Adamawa)
on the occasion of your 79th birthday anniversary.
I join your teeming admirers globally in celebrating you on this special day, an adorable Statesman and my Boss.
I recall with nostalgia, how countless generations have benefited from your generosity, wealth of experience and benevolence including being my key benefactor even as a young lawyer for my professional success.
Your Excellency, may your special day be filled with grandeur befitting your illustrious career.
I wish you continued success, prosperity, and an unending stream of accolades.
It takes a remarkable kind of fortitude to remain active in public life well into one’s golden years. Your dedication and patriotism remain truly exceptional.
May you enjoy a day of reflection on your many years of fruitful service to humanity. It is my prayer that God Almighty grants you many more healthy, fruitful, and fulfilling years ahead, and continues to endow you with wisdom, strength, and the grace to keep contributing to our nation-building.
Happy Birthday, Your Excellency.
Michael Kaase Aondoakaa SAN.
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice
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