Two men face court in Lagos for alleged N42m theft
Two men, Abdullahi Musa and Abdullahi Isah, have been arraigned before Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe at the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, over an alleged N42 million fraud. The charges, brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), involve conspiracy and stealing. The prosecution claims the incident took place in October 2024, with the defendants accused of converting the funds to their personal use. The case has been adjourned until April 14, 2026, for hearing.
What happened
- Abdullahi Musa and Abdullahi Isah were arraigned for allegedly conspiring to steal N42 million from Ismail Rabiu in October 2024.
- The EFCC alleges the defendants fraudulently obtained and converted the money to their own use.
- Both men pleaded not guilty to the charges before Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe.
- The court ordered their remand in a correctional centre and set the next hearing for April 14, 2026.
- Defence counsel requested bail, but the judge has yet to rule on the applications.
