Major General Umaru Mohammed Convicted on Multiple Charges
In a significant legal development, a Nigerian Army Special Court-martial, convened in Abuja, has handed down a seven-year prison sentence to Major General Umaru Mohammed, the former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL). The court’s ruling also includes a directive for Mohammed to repay $2,178,900 and N1.65 billion to the Army properties and NAPL.
The charges against Major General Umaru Mohammed encompassed 18 counts, including forgery, misappropriation of funds, and conspiracy, among others. Despite his initial plea of not guilty to all allegations, the court ultimately found him guilty on 14 of these counts.
The verdict marks a significant development in this case, which has garnered significant attention. Further details regarding the judgment and the implications of this decision will be provided as they become available.