EXCLUSIVE: How Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed’s Nephew Allegedly Used Courts, Lawyers To Jail EFCC Witness In ₦4.6bn Fraud Case

Fresh allegations have surfaced in the ₦4.6 billion money laundering case involving Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, with claims that Muntaka Mohammed Duguri, a nephew of Governor Bala Mohammed, orchestrated a plot to silence a key EFCC witness. Sources allege that Duguri weaponised civil and Sharia courts, colluded with lawyers, bribed judicial officers and facilitated the remand of Ishaku Mohammed Aliyu, a crucial prosecution witness, in prison while his property was allegedly sold off. The developments have reportedly stalled the EFCC’s case, as Aliyu’s testimony is considered vital to the prosecution, raising serious concerns about judicial abuse, corruption and obstruction of justice in the high-profile fraud investigation.

Exclusive: Lagos Paid Tinubu-Linked Alpha-Beta Consulting ₦213 Billion Commission in Two Years

SaharaReporters sources reveal that Alpha-Beta Consulting LLP, a firm linked to President Bola Tinubu, earned over ₦213 billion in commissions from Lagos State’s internally generated revenue over the past two years. The firm reportedly receives an 8% commission on all tax collections. In 2024, the firm earned approximately ₦100.2 billion, while in 2025, it received about ₦112.7 billion. Internal projections suggest even higher commissions in 2026 if the arrangement continues.
Allegations against Alpha-Beta include systematic underreporting of employee salaries and tax underpayment, raising concerns over transparency and public fund management. Former employees and civil society groups, including the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), have escalated these claims to the police, EFCC, ICPC, and relevant finance ministries. The consultancy’s longstanding links to President Tinubu, who previously governed Lagos State, amplify scrutiny over the arrangement.

EXCLUSIVE: Bauchi Governor Allegedly Hid Key EFCC Witness, Helped Nephew Flee To Egypt In ₦4.6bn Money Laundering Case

Fresh allegations have emerged in the ongoing Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigation into an alleged ₦4.6 billion money laundering scheme involving the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, implicating close relatives of Governor Bala Mohammed. Sources familiar with the probe allege that the governor played a key role in obstructing justice by concealing a crucial witness and facilitating the escape of his nephew, Muntaka Mohammed Duguri, who is now reportedly at large.

According to court documents, Duguri and Ishaku Mohammed Aliyu, Managing Director of I.S. Makayye Investment Resources Ltd, are listed as co-accused alongside Adamu in a six-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The EFCC alleges that between June and December 2023, the trio conspired to convert, transfer, conceal and use about ₦4.65 billion, funds allegedly released by Polaris Bank under the guise of financing motorcycle supplies to the Bauchi State Government.

Justice Emeka Nwite, on December 24, ordered the EFCC to produce Finance Commissioner Yakubu Adamu in court by December 30 for arraignment, warning that sanctions would follow any further failure to do so. The case has suffered repeated delays due to the absence of both the defendants and key witnesses, particularly Ishaku Aliyu, whose testimony is described by investigators as central to the prosecution’s case.

Sources allege that Aliyu initially acted as a front for Duguri in the alleged laundering operation but later fell out with him over disputes regarding proceeds from the scheme. Following the fallout, Aliyu reportedly approached the EFCC voluntarily and submitted a detailed statement outlining the alleged transactions and roles of those involved. However, after learning of his cooperation with investigators, Governor Bala Mohammed allegedly instructed Duguri to flee Nigeria to Egypt and ordered that Aliyu be abducted and hidden to prevent him from testifying.

Investigators claim Aliyu’s disappearance has significantly weakened the EFCC’s case, forcing delays in court proceedings and putting the anti-graft agency under mounting pressure. Sources warn that unless the missing witness is produced, the prosecution may continue to stall, raising concerns over accountability in a case involving billions of naira in public funds.

Ex-AGF Malami Accuses EFCC of Blocking Court Order Service, Insists Bail Order Was Properly Served

Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of deliberately evading compliance with a valid court order granting him bail. Malami’s camp insists that contrary to the EFCC’s claims, the anti-graft agency was properly served with the order but allegedly refused to acknowledge or accept it.

In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Mohammed Bello Doka, Malami said a court bailiff visited the EFCC offices a day after the order was issued, but officials of the commission declined to receive the documents. According to Malami, such refusal does not invalidate service under Nigerian law, as attempted service and subsequent delivery to legal representatives are sufficient to establish notice of a court order.

Malami further disclosed that the same bail order was later received by the chambers of Chief J.S. Okutepa (SAN), a senior advocate linked to the EFCC, arguing that this conclusively established the commission’s awareness of the court directive. The former AGF maintained that the EFCC’s continued detention of him therefore amounts to an attempt to sidestep judicial authority.

The EFCC, however, has firmly rejected these claims. In an earlier statement, its lead counsel, Okutepa, described reports of an ex-parte bail order as misleading, bizarre, and professionally irresponsible. He insisted that neither the EFCC nor his law firm was served with any court order directing Malami’s release and said he only learned of the alleged order through social media reports.

Okutepa also recalled that on December 10, 2025, Justice S.C. Oriji of the FCT High Court ordered Malami’s remand in EFCC custody for 14 days pending investigations, an order he said remains valid and subsisting. He added that a subsequent bail application filed by Malami’s legal team before another FCT High Court was dismissed on December 18, 2025, with the court affirming that Malami was not being unlawfully detained.

The legal dispute has now escalated into a public standoff, with Malami accusing the EFCC of contempt and the commission warning against what it described as abuse of judicial process and attempts to mislead the public. The controversy has further intensified scrutiny of the EFCC’s handling of high-profile corruption cases and the enforcement of court orders in Nigeria.

EFCC Denies Illegally Detaining Ex-AGF Malami

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted claims that it is illegally detaining former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, insisting that no bail order has been served on the agency.

In a statement obtained by SaharaReporters on December 24, 2025, EFCC’s lead counsel, Chief J.S. Okutepa, SAN, described reports suggesting an ex-parte bail order in Malami’s favor as misleading, bizarre, and professionally irresponsible. Okutepa explained that these claims originated from a press release by someone claiming to be Malami’s aide.

He clarified that:

No court order granting Malami bail has been served on EFCC or its law firm.

The existing remand order by Justice S.C. Oriji of FCT High Court No. 2, dated December 10, 2025, remains valid. This order remanded Malami in EFCC custody for 14 days pending investigation.

Despite knowing this, Malami’s legal team filed a fresh bail application before another court in Nyanya, alleging unlawful detention. This application was dismissed by Justice Babangida Hassan on December 18, 2025, who confirmed that Malami was lawfully detained.


Okutepa also criticized attempts to seek ex-parte bail before Justice Bello Kawu without disclosing prior court orders, calling it an abuse of judicial process.

He emphasized that the clarification aims to prevent public misinformation, reaffirming that Malami is being detained under valid and subsisting court orders.

This statement comes amid ongoing allegations against Malami involving money laundering and unlawful acquisition of assets, which remain under investigation by the EFCC.

A civil society organisation, the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP), has formally urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to reject the Director-General of the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria as a surety in the ongoing corruption case involving former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN).

In a petition dated December 24, 2025, and addressed to the EFCC Chairman in Abuja, ALDRAP based its request on Section 167(1) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), 2015, which clearly outlines who qualifies to stand as a surety in criminal proceedings. The group argued that the Director-General of the Legal Aid Council does not meet the statutory and ethical requirements required under the law.

The petition, signed by ALDRAP’s Secretary, Dr. Tonye Clinton Jaja, cited the 2024 Anti-Corruption Index published by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission (ICPC). According to the group, the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria was among federal government agencies that recorded a zero percent (0%) score in the ICPC’s ethics and integrity assessment for the year.

ALDRAP stressed that this poor rating raises serious concerns about the integrity, credibility, and suitability of the Legal Aid Council’s leadership to act as a surety for a defendant facing serious corruption allegations. The group argued that allowing a public official whose institution failed to meet basic anti-corruption benchmarks to guarantee the bail of a former justice minister accused of massive financial crimes would undermine public confidence in the justice system.

“The implication is that a person heading an institution that scored zero percent in the ICPC anti-corruption index cannot be considered fit and proper to stand as surety for Malami, who is himself undergoing investigation and prosecution for corruption-related offences,” the petition stated.

ALDRAP further reminded the EFCC of its mandate as a watchdog against corruption and urged the commission to ensure that all bail conditions strictly comply with the law and ethical standards. The group noted that it was incorporated in 2017 under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) and is committed to promoting adherence to the 1999 Constitution and other relevant laws governing public accountability.

Meanwhile, the petition comes against the backdrop of serious criminal charges filed against Malami by the Federal Government. SaharaReporters had earlier reported that Malami is facing 16 counts bordering on money laundering, conspiracy, and unlawful acquisition of assets, alongside his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and an associate, Hajia Bashir Asabe.

According to court documents, prosecutors allege that Malami and his co-defendants used corporate fronts and proxies, including Metropolitan Auto Tech Limited, Rahamaniyya Properties Limited, and Meethaq Hotels Limited, to conceal and launder illicit funds while Malami served as Nigeria’s chief law officer. The alleged offences span nearly a decade, from 2015 to 2025, covering both his time in office and the period after.

The charges detail multiple financial transactions involving billions of naira, including over ₦1 billion allegedly concealed through Sterling Bank accounts, large cash collaterals used to secure bank loans, and payments for luxury properties in Abuja, Kano, Birnin Kebbi, and other locations. Prosecutors claim that no fewer than 30 high-value properties worth about ₦212.8 billion were acquired using proceeds of unlawful activities.

The government further alleges that Malami and his associates violated provisions of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 (as amended) and the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022, through systematic concealment, conversion, and retention of illicit funds.

Against this backdrop, ALDRAP has expressed confidence that the EFCC will give its petition urgent and favourable consideration, insisting that the integrity of the bail process must not be compromised in a case of such national significance. The group warned that allowing questionable sureties could weaken anti-corruption efforts and send the wrong message to Nigerians about accountability at the highest levels of government.

Sowore Kept Screaming About Malami’s Corruption Since 2021’ — Deji Adeyanju Says EFCC Charges Validate Long-Standing Allegations Against Ex-AGF

Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has reacted strongly to the ongoing prosecution of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), saying the charges filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) confirm long-standing corruption allegations raised years earlier by activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore.
Speaking on Wednesday, Adeyanju said Sowore had consistently warned Nigerians since 2021 about what he described as Malami’s “brazen corruption” while he was still in office, but those warnings were largely ignored at the time. According to Adeyanju, the emergence of what he termed “receipts” from the EFCC now validates those earlier accusations and underscores the importance of sustained civic activism and accountability.
Adeyanju accused Malami of abusing public trust by allegedly amassing enormous wealth and acquiring multiple high-value properties across Nigeria during his tenure as the country’s chief law officer. He described the alleged actions as not merely isolated incidents but part of a deliberate and systematic effort to build a vast illicit empire, stressing that no public official should be allowed to operate above the law.
The activist called on anti-graft agencies to pursue the case thoroughly and without political interference, insisting that Nigeria cannot progress if powerful officials are allowed to allegedly loot public resources with impunity. He said the Malami case should serve as a strong warning to current and future office holders.
Malami is currently facing 16 criminal counts bordering on money laundering, conspiracy, and unlawful acquisition of assets. Prosecutors allege that he, alongside his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and an associate, Hajia Bashir Asabe, used corporate fronts and proxies to conceal and launder funds totaling several billion naira between 2015 and 2025. The EFCC claims that at least 30 high-value properties worth an estimated ₦212.8 billion were acquired through proceeds of unlawful activities.
Court documents further allege that the defendants used companies such as Metropolitan Auto Tech Limited, Rahamaniyya Properties Limited, and Meethaq Hotels Limited to disguise the source of funds deposited in various bank accounts and used to purchase luxury properties in Abuja, Kano, and Birnin Kebbi. The alleged offences are said to violate Nigeria’s Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act and related laws.
The case has reignited public debate about corruption, free speech, and the risks faced by whistleblowers and investigative journalists, especially in light of previous defamation suits filed against Sowore and SaharaReporters over reports exposing Malami’s alleged lifestyle and asset accumulation.

₦4.6 Billion Fraud Probe: PRP Demands Resignation of Bauchi Finance Commissioner as Court Orders EFCC to Produce Him

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Bauchi State has called for the immediate resignation of the state Commissioner of Finance, Yakubu Adamu, following his arrest and investigation by the EFCC over alleged ₦4.6 billion money laundering. The party urged Adamu to step aside to allow an unhindered probe, as a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the EFCC to produce him for arraignment on December 30, 2025. The PRP also asked the anti-graft agency to widen its investigation to cover all financial dealings during Adamu’s tenure, stressing the need for transparency, accountability and justice in public office.

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Court Sentences Ex-Bankers to Prison for Diverting ₦10.3 Million from Pensioners’ Accounts in Enugu

An Enugu State High Court has sentenced former bank officials, Sani Endurance Aferokhe and Hillary Odo, to prison for diverting over ₦10.3 million from customer accounts, mainly belonging to pensioners. Convicted by Justice A.O. Onovo after prosecution by the EFCC, the duo reactivated accounts without consent and stole funds for personal gain. Hillary Odo received five-year jail terms on two counts, while Sani Endurance Aferokhe was sentenced to multiple terms totaling over 60 years, with fines applicable per count. The case underscores ongoing efforts to combat financial crimes in Nigeria’s banking sector.

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Ex-AGF Abubakar Malami, Son Arraigned on 16 Money Laundering Charges Over Alleged ₦8.7 Billion Fraud, 30 Luxury Properties Worth ₦212.8bn Under Probe

The Nigerian government has filed 16 criminal charges against former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), his son Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and an associate, Hajia Bashir Asabe, over alleged money laundering and unlawful acquisition of assets totaling about ₦8.7 billion. Court documents reveal that the alleged offences span nearly a decade, involving the use of corporate fronts and bank accounts to conceal illicit funds and acquire over 30 high-value properties across Abuja, Kano, and Kebbi states, valued at approximately ₦212.8 billion. Prosecutors allege violations of Nigeria’s Money Laundering laws, with transactions linked to luxury homes, hotels, land assets, and cash collateral arrangements while Malami served as the nation’s chief law officer.

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Nigerian Govt Charges Ex-AGF Malami, Son With Money Laundering and Concealment of Illegal Funds

The Nigerian government has filed 16 charges of money laundering and illegal funds concealment against former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The charges allege laundering of over ₦1.014 billion through companies such as Metropolitan Auto Tech Limited and the acquisition of multiple properties using illicit funds. Co-defendant Hajia Bashir Asabe is also implicated. The charges cite violations under the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act of 2011 and 2022. Malami, who served from 2015 to 2023 under former President Buhari, was granted interim bail by Justice Bello Kawu, with conditions including surrendering his passport and providing sureties. The case resumes on January 5, 2026, under Hon. Justice Sylvanus Chinedu Oriji.

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Nigerian High Court Grants Interim Bail to Former AGF Abubakar Malami Amid EFCC Investigation, Adjourns Case to January 5, 2026 for Hearing on Motion

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted interim bail to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, in his ongoing legal battle with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Bello Kawu ordered Malami’s release on the same bail conditions earlier considered by the EFCC, which include surrendering his international passport and providing two sureties: the Director-General of the Nigerian Legal Aid Council and a serving member of the House of Representatives representing Augie/Argungu Federal Constituency. The court carefully reviewed the ex-parte motion supported by a 22-paragraph affidavit and a written address before granting the bail on grounds of exceptional hardship. The case has been adjourned to January 5, 2026, for the hearing of the substantive motion on notice before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Court No. 2, presided over by Justice Sylvanus Chinedu Oriji. Malami, who served as AGF throughout former President Muhammadu Buhari’s eight-year tenure, faces EFCC scrutiny over allegations linked to his time in office, joining a growing list of former top officials under investigation.

Fire Destroys Tradmore Estate Market in Lugbe, Abuja
An early morning fire devastated the only market in Tradmore Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, leaving residents in shock. The blaze reportedly started around 3:30 AM, potentially linked to an electrical fault from the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), though this has not been officially confirmed.
The fire quickly engulfed the market before emergency services could respond. Residents described the scene as tense and chaotic, noting that initial attempts to reach the Federal Fire Service and the Federal Capital Territory Fire Service were unsuccessful. Firefighters eventually arrived, including units from Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) facilities and nearby stations, and managed to contain the fire.
Kano State Fire Service has not yet issued an official statement regarding the cause of the fire.
Source: Legit.ng
Author: Jamiu (Current Affairs and Politics Editor)

Whistleblower Accuses Tinubu-Linked Alpha-Beta Consulting Of Systematic Tax Evasion, Petitions Police, EFCC, ICPC Over Under-Remitted Staff Taxes

A former employee of Alpha-Beta Consulting Limited, Segun Oluwasanmi, has accused the Lagos revenue consulting firm—widely linked to President Bola Tinubu—of long-running and systematic tax evasion through the under-declaration of staff salaries and under-remittance of statutory taxes. The whistleblower has formally petitioned the Nigeria Police, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), with copies sent to federal and Lagos State finance authorities. According to Oluwasanmi, Alpha-Beta allegedly split employees’ salaries into two parts, declaring and taxing only a smaller portion while concealing the remainder from tax authorities. Internal company correspondence attached to the petition, including an April 30, 2024 HR memo, reportedly confirms that a Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) audit uncovered tax under-remittance. The whistleblower further alleged that the firm later rebranded undeclared salary components as “reimbursable” payments to evade scrutiny, a practice he said negatively affected employees’ professional credibility and violated multiple Nigerian laws. Civil rights group CDHR, chaired by human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), described the alleged conduct as fraud against the Nigerian state and urged law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute Alpha-Beta’s management in accordance with the law.

Nigerian Police Take Over Malami’s Azbir Hotel, Arena In Kebbi As EFCC Probes Alleged $16.9Million Abacha Loot Legal Fees Scam, Money Laundering

Nigerian police operatives have taken control of Azbir Hotel and Azbir Arena in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State—properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN—amid an ongoing investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The takeover follows multiple petitions accusing Malami of alleged financial improprieties, including involvement in a $16.9 million legal fees scam tied to the recovery of the Sani Abacha loot, money laundering, abuse of office, and accumulation of unexplained wealth. Court filings show that the EFCC has sought an order to remand Malami and an associate for further investigation, citing a prima facie case of corruption, criminal conspiracy, and breach of trust. Petitioners also questioned Malami’s ownership of high-value assets across Kebbi, Abuja and Kano, insisting that the scale of the properties far exceeds his legitimate earnings as a public servant.

Former Alpha-Beta Consulting Employee Accuses Tinubu-Linked Lagos Revenue Firm of Bribery, Intimidation, Allowance Fraud and Police Interference

A former employee of Alpha-Beta Consulting Limited, Segun Oluwasanmi, has accused the Lagos revenue consulting firm linked to President Bola Tinubu of systemic corruption, bribery, workplace harassment and manipulation of police processes. According to a petition filed through the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), the company’s Head of Human Capital Management allegedly demanded and collected a ₦150,000 bribe to process refunds of over ₦3.3 million in travel allowances owed to staff who attended an international training in Egypt. The petition further alleges irregular estacode calculations, unfair currency exchange rates, professional marginalisation, and attempts by the Lagos Police State Intelligence Department to intimidate the complainant. The matter has been reported to the Police, ICPC and EFCC, with calls for a full investigation and prosecution based on documentary evidence including bank records and WhatsApp messages.

Former Alpha-Beta Employee Accuses Tinubu-Linked Firm of Cybersecurity Policy Forgery, Workplace Harassment, EFCC and Police Investigate

A former employee of Alpha-Beta Consulting Limited, Segun Oluwasanmi, has accused the Lagos State tax consultancy firm—reportedly linked to President Bola Tinubu—of serious corporate misconduct, including forgery of electronic documents, cybersecurity policy manipulation, and sustained workplace harassment. Oluwasanmi alleged that the company’s Chief Technical Officer forged his signature on the firm’s Cybersecurity Policy in September 2023 after deliberately excluding him from the finalisation process. Despite an internal panel reportedly confirming the act, no disciplinary action was taken, prompting the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) to escalate the matter to the Nigeria Police, ICPC, and EFCC. The petition cites violations of the Cybercrimes Act and Criminal Code, warning that failure to act could undermine corporate governance and cybersecurity integrity within the tax consultancy firm.

HEDA Urges Former AGF Abubakar Malami to Face Corruption Allegations Instead of Claiming EFCC Bias

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) has called on former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to submit to investigations and address allegations of corruption and abuse of office. HEDA criticized Malami for accusing the EFCC of bias and political persecution, calling it a distraction from substantive issues. The civil society organization highlighted the continued secrecy of the Justice Ayo Salami Judicial Commission of Inquiry report, which raises doubts about its credibility. HEDA noted that key individuals targeted by the panel, including Ibrahim Magu, Rotimi Oyedepo, and current EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, have since advanced professionally, reinforcing concerns that the panel was politically motivated. HEDA stressed that accountability should take precedence over personal grievances and political considerations.

Primate Ayodele Releases 2026 Prophecies: Tinubu, Atiku, Northern Nigeria, US, EFCC Predictions

Ahead of the 2027 elections, Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church has released his 2026 prophecies, highlighting political tensions in Nigeria and global events. He predicted strong opposition from some northern leaders against President Bola Tinubu, potential blackmail attempts targeting Atiku Abubakar, and the EFCC exposing politicians while facing resistance. Globally, Ayodele warned that US President Donald Trump’s actions could shift world power and cautioned against losing top figures in plane crashes. The cleric, known for over 15,000 fulfilled prophecies in his 31-year ministry, also addressed prior allegations of blackmail against him, which he denied.

EFCC Arraigns Three Indian Nationals, One Nigerian in Kwara Over Alleged Criminal Breach of Trust at KAM Steel Company

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned three Indian nationals—Lalit Sarwat, Ravi Raghavendra and Gagan Sarswat—alongside an Ilorin-based dispatch manager, Oniyide Samuel, before the Kwara State High Court over alleged conspiracy and criminal breach of trust. The defendants, who were employees of KAM Steel Integrated Company Limited, are accused of conspiring between November 2024 and September 2025 to unlawfully divert steel rebars entrusted to them by the company. They pleaded not guilty to the two-count charge under Sections 97 and 314 of the Penal Code. While the EFCC opposed bail on grounds of flight risk, particularly due to the involvement of foreign nationals, the court ordered their remand and adjourned the matter to December 19, 2025, for ruling on the bail applications.