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Umar Hussaini Jailed 7 Years For ₦‎1.1 Billion Fraud by peekspot(m): 10:06pm On Mar 29, 2023
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a legal practitioner, Umar Hussaini, to seven years imprisonment with an option of fine.

Hussaini was a private lawyer to the late Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Abdullahi Dikko, who died in February 2021 while facing prosecution.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) charged Dikko, Hussaini, and Garba Makarfi, ex-Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs.

On Wednesday, Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu found Hussaini guilty of the two-count charge preferred against him in the charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/74/2020.

The convict, who has four wives with children and aging parents, begged the court to temper justice with mercy.

His lawyer, Naziru Umar prayed that the sentencing of the owner of Capital Law be with an option of fine.

ICPC lawyer, Olubunmi Ikupolati, however, urged the court to convict Hussaini with restitution of the funds stolen.

But Umar opposed, saying such would amount to double jeopardy since his client is facing a civil matter before the FCT High Court.

Delivering the judgment, Justice Ojukwu ordered a seven years jail term on each count with an option of N50 million fine on each of the two counts.

Ojukwu also ordered Hussaini to pay N100 million as compensation to the victims of the crime, Yemi Obadeyi and Cambial Limited.

The convict will remain in prison pending the fulfillment of the terms of fine.

https://dailypost.ng/2023/03/29/late-customs-cgs-lawyer-jailed-7-years-for-n1-1bn-fraud/

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Re: Umar Hussaini Jailed 7 Years For ₦‎1.1 Billion Fraud by Aremwayne: 8:01am On Mar 30, 2023
Nigeria is truly doomed, I am imagining the amount of money this present government might have stolen so far. Those who voted for APC I hope you are happy seeing news like this sad

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Re: Umar Hussaini Jailed 7 Years For ₦‎1.1 Billion Fraud by tsephanyah(f): 8:02am On Mar 30, 2023
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Re: Umar Hussaini Jailed 7 Years For ₦‎1.1 Billion Fraud by Emmastan291: 8:02am On Mar 30, 2023
Umar Hussaini was jailed for 7 years for a fraud of 1.1 Billion.. He begged the court to temper justice with mercy...lol

He will pay N100 million as compensation to the victims of the crime, Yemi Obadeyi and Cambial Limited and N50 million fine on each of the two counts.


What happens to the rest of the money?
7 years is really small

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Re: Umar Hussaini Jailed 7 Years For ₦‎1.1 Billion Fraud by donpapa(m): 8:02am On Mar 30, 2023
A subtle way for the judge to retrieve the money for the victims. ✌️ Nice one judge
Re: Umar Hussaini Jailed 7 Years For ₦‎1.1 Billion Fraud by Jheypeel(m): 8:02am On Mar 30, 2023
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Re: Umar Hussaini Jailed 7 Years For ₦‎1.1 Billion Fraud by Fattesticles: 8:03am On Mar 30, 2023
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Re: Umar Hussaini Jailed 7 Years For ₦‎1.1 Billion Fraud by Queendera(f): 8:03am On Mar 30, 2023
What manner of nonsense is this?

He stole 1.1 billion naira.

But get only 7 years jail term or an option to pay 200 million naira.

How does paying 200 million naira is justice for stealing 1.1 billion naira?

Just how?

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Re: Umar Hussaini Jailed 7 Years For ₦‎1.1 Billion Fraud by Brendaniel: 8:03am On Mar 30, 2023
Delivering the judgment, Justice Ojukwu ordered a seven years jail term on each count with an option of N50 million fine on each of the two counts.
Ojukwu also ordered Hussaini to pay N100 million as compensation to the victims of the crime, Yemi Obadeyi and Cambial Limited.


You see part of the reason why some people are trying to make sure Peter Obi does not become President

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Re: Umar Hussaini Jailed 7 Years For ₦‎1.1 Billion Fraud by chudez0147(m): 8:04am On Mar 30, 2023
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Re: Umar Hussaini Jailed 7 Years For ₦‎1.1 Billion Fraud by Fattesticles: 8:04am On Mar 30, 2023
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Re: Umar Hussaini Jailed 7 Years For ₦‎1.1 Billion Fraud by Nobody: 8:04am On Mar 30, 2023
A person commits fraud to the tune of 1.1bn and the total fine I’m seeing here is not even up to half of what he stole. And then he goes free if he is able to pay the fine. Lawyers in the house I’m sure there is something I’m missing here. Can someone explain the sense in this pls? I didn’t see any statement concerning restitution in the judgement given too.
Re: Umar Hussaini Jailed 7 Years For ₦‎1.1 Billion Fraud by CHIOMAEZEH: 8:04am On Mar 30, 2023
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Re: Umar Hussaini Jailed 7 Years For ₦‎1.1 Billion Fraud by Kachi1194(m): 8:04am On Mar 30, 2023
nonsense
Re: Umar Hussaini Jailed 7 Years For ₦‎1.1 Billion Fraud by ReubenE(m): 8:04am On Mar 30, 2023
The rich and powerful gets option of fine

Pay 200 million in restitution after stealing 1.1 billion. Return on investment such as this, is the reason more people are motivated to dip their fingers into the cake and even wave the hands to the awe of their admirers

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Re: Umar Hussaini Jailed 7 Years For ₦‎1.1 Billion Fraud by tjfulloption(m): 8:05am On Mar 30, 2023
Wow this is astonishing. grin
Re: Umar Hussaini Jailed 7 Years For ₦‎1.1 Billion Fraud by Kiddogarcia(m): 8:06am On Mar 30, 2023
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Re: Umar Hussaini Jailed 7 Years For ₦‎1.1 Billion Fraud by ReubenE(m): 8:06am On Mar 30, 2023
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Re: Umar Hussaini Jailed 7 Years For ₦‎1.1 Billion Fraud by JMillz: 8:07am On Mar 30, 2023
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Re: Umar Hussaini Jailed 7 Years For ₦‎1.1 Billion Fraud by southsouthking(m): 8:08am On Mar 30, 2023
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Re: Umar Hussaini Jailed 7 Years For ₦‎1.1 Billion Fraud by Akwamkpuruamu: 8:09am On Mar 30, 2023
This judgement is an encouragement to steal, part 20%, and walk away with 80%.

This is no justice at all

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Re: Umar Hussaini Jailed 7 Years For ₦‎1.1 Billion Fraud by tsephanyah(f): 8:10am On Mar 30, 2023
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Re: Umar Hussaini Jailed 7 Years For ₦‎1.1 Billion Fraud by nwajesus12(m): 8:12am On Mar 30, 2023
Gallaxy55:
I know he would find his way out before the seven years.
Let's say he even finish the seven years, what next?
option of fine means that he can pay fine and walk away
Re: Umar Hussaini Jailed 7 Years For ₦‎1.1 Billion Fraud by falcon01: 8:12am On Mar 30, 2023
100m fine for a crime of 1.1b
Re: Umar Hussaini Jailed 7 Years For ₦‎1.1 Billion Fraud by chessguru(m): 8:15am On Mar 30, 2023
Queendera:
What manner of nonsense is this?

He stole 1.1 billion naira.

But get only 7 years jail term or an option to pay 200 million naira.

How does paying 200 million naira is justice for stealing 1.1 billion naira?

Just how?
The fine has nothing to do with the amount of money stolen , besides there is another suit going on to recover the said amount stolen "ICPC lawyer, Olubunmi Ikupolati, however, urged the court to convict Hussaini with restitution of the funds stolen.

But Umar opposed, saying such would amount to double jeopardy since his client is facing a civil matter before the FCT High Court."

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