The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, May 12, 2016 secured the conviction of Babatunde Abisuga, a former accountant of the Federal Civil Service Commission, who is being prosecuted on a 5-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing, abuse of office and forgery before Justice Maryann Anennih of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Maitama, Abuja.

He was arraigned alongside Mohammed Ndakupe and Hassan Mohammed Tukur (now late) on April 3, 2012 on a 12-count charge which they pleaded not guilty to.

Abisuga, through his counsel, M. A. Ebute later prayed the court to allow him explore the option of plea bargain since the money had been recovered in full and handed over to the Federal Civil Service Commission.

Justice Anennih, granted his prayers and the prosecution in consideration of the request amended the charge.

The defendant (Abisuga), when re-arraigned pleaded guilty to the 5-count amended charge.

Justice Anennih, in her judgment convicted and sentenced Abisuga to 3 months imprisonment on counts one and two and 6 months imprisonment on counts 5, 6 and 7 without option of fine.

“The conviction is not to punish but to reform the accused person and to deter the public from the ‘get quick rich syndrome”, Justice Anennih added.

The sentences are to run concurrently.

Meanwhile, the judge has adjourned to June 7, 2016 for continuation of trial on the charges against the second accused person (Ndakupe) who pleaded not guilty to the amended charge.

Wilson Uwujaren
Head, Media & Publicity
May 12, 2016


Source: http://saharareporters.com/2016/05/12/n109m-pension-scam-ex-pension-accountant-abisuga-bags-24-months-jail-term

More of this kind news for the looters. Very good move by EFCC... Although 2 years is too minimal for stealing over 100Million Naira. And a man that stole a goat sometimes ago was given the same jail term.... Well, for a start , this is a welcome development. The FG need to build more cell/prison cos many corrupt politicians, (no matter the party) will be going to jail. Nigeria will be great again.

24 months

I KNOW FOR SURE SOME WAILING SPAMBOT WILL STILL CRITICIZE THIS MOVE.

GOOD NEWS FOR NIGERIANS.

OK I see

Good move. Step by step and this country will be better.

Good, Tinubu should bag like 96 months

Just 24....... Abeg make den add another 24 jare

look at these foolss,just 24month,a man dat stole a goat in osun state last year,he was sentence to death,this remind me african china song,mr president,'poor man wey thief maggi,u go c deir face for crime fighter,rich man wey thief money we no dey deir face 4 crime fighter,their's God ooh,

The posters above me don't understand. The judge said it will run concurrently therefore he will spend only 7 months being the highest sentence

MAKE JAGABAN MATTER NO SEND YOU GO EMERGENCY UNIT FOR HOSPITAL . My last kobo

chikel2000:
Good, Tinubu should bag like 96 months

24 months? Phone snatchers will be regreting they didn't go to school n become pen robbers like the jailed man.

Amazing but where is lalasticlala sef

C'mon 24 months is child's play. This people should be handed grievous sentences accompanied with labor intensive punishments. He'll prolly just find a spot in the warden's place to 'serve' his time.

chikel2000:
Good, Tinubu should bag like 96 months

One of those who always cum whenever they mention Tinubu spotted!

24 months no be small thing oo o!

Only? That's like a two-year IT.

we r talking subsidy U r talking Nonsense

These are the people that destroyed this country to this level. I believe one by one karma will catch up with them.

I no say na dem from south wast.e. This one no need prison make judge shook am pin for im big belle make e burst.

24months too small

Igbos, when and where is the #releaseourhero protest taking place?

24 months or 24 years

More more is all we are saying

Glad it's been recovered. They should please increase the jail term and sieze all investment.

Just 2 years. Nigeria is a joke

Nice one! first casualty,more to follow
2years imprisionment for a reach man is not a joke