A woman, Mercy Yusuf and her company, T.M. Properties Limited have been convicted by Justice E. Okpe of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Nyanya in Abuja. Ms. Yusuf was sentenced to 24 years jail term for fraudulently obtaining $298,000 and N40million from Bacab Properties Limited after claiming ownership of Plot 1721 Jahi District Cadastral Zone B08, Abuja. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on October 20, 2021 arraigned Yusuf on a four counts charge on obtaining money by false pretence, forgery and using false documents as genuine.
The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges, prompting the commencement of trial on February 1, 2022. EFCC prosecutors called six witnesses and tendered 14 documents that were admitted in evidence as exhibits. The defendants opened their defence on November 1, 2022, with Yusuf testifying on behalf of herself and T.M. Limited.
Delivering judgment, Justice Okpe held that the prosecution proved the case against the defendants beyond reasonable doubt. They were found guilty on all the counts: 10 years imprisonment on counts one and two, and 2 years imprisonment on counts three and four to run concurrently. The court further ordered the convicts to make restitution in the sum of $298,000 and N41million to the nominal complainant.
| Posted: at | |
TRENDING GISTS 
Expect Davido Someday As Governor Of Osun – Formere Senator Ben Murray-Bruce Declares
Panic In Abuja As Pastor Shoots Two Immigration Officers After Being Mistaken Them For Robbers
Retired Teacher, Mallam Kabiru Killed, Wife Abducted As Bandits Invade Zamfara School Quarters
Nigerian Student Suffers Anxiety Attack After Disappointing 2025 UTME Result; Lands In The Hospital (Video)
Army Busts Gunrunning Syndicate in Plateau, Two Arrested With AK-47 (Photos)
Ringside Rumble? Fans Hype Possible Boxing Showdown Between Small Doctor And Portable
16-Year-Old Maths Wizard, Olamide Aderibigbe Scores 336 Overall In UTME; Scores 98 in Maths