EFCC Arraigns Fake NNPCL Director.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recently taken legal action against Ibrahim Nuhu Shuaibu for allegedly impersonating a director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in a scheme involving N100 million. Here’s what has been reported:
- Arraignment: Shuaibu was arraigned before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court on charges that include criminal breach of trust, impersonation, and obtaining money under false pretenses.
- Details of the Fraud: The accusations stem from an incident where Shuaibu, also known as Ishaku Abdulrazak, allegedly presented himself as a Group Executive Director of NNPCL. He promised to facilitate the procurement of over 2,000 liters of petroleum products for Faisal Safiyanu, from whom he fraudulently obtained N47,050,000 in 2018. Despite receiving payments, Shuaibu neither delivered the products nor refunded the money.
- Legal Proceedings: Shuaibu pleaded not guilty to all seven counts against him. Following this, the court, upon the prosecution’s request, set a trial date, and Shuaibu was remanded in EFCC custody pending trial.
- Public Sentiment: X posts reflect a mix of shock and interest in the case, with users sharing news of the arrest and arraignment, indicating public awareness and concern over such fraudulent activities, especially involving state institutions like NNPCL.
This case underscores ongoing efforts by the EFCC to combat financial crimes and corruption, particularly those that exploit the trust in national institutions for personal gain.
