By Newspot Nigeria National News Desk
The trial of Mr. Umar Abubakar, who is facing charges of job racketeering and forgery, has been temporarily stalled after he failed to appear before the Adamawa State High Court in Yola. The case, which has drawn significant public interest, is being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
Mr. Abubakar was arrested by ICPC in a sting operation in 2022. He was formally arraigned on June 1, 2023, before Hon. Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman on a three-count charge, including obtaining by false pretence, fraudulent document creation, and corruptly receiving a benefit in exchange for employment.
According to details presented by ICPC, Mr. Abubakar allegedly deceived one Mr. Kabiru Musa into paying N100,000 by falsely claiming that he had high-level connections in the Presidency that could secure a job at ICPC. To further his deception, he reportedly presented a forged temporary appointment letter, which was purportedly signed by the ICPC Chairman.
At the scheduled hearing on Tuesday, Mr. A.U. Sangere, defence counsel for Mr. Abubakar, informed the court that his client was absent because he had travelled. He assured the court that the defendant would be present at the next sitting.
In response, ICPC’s prosecuting counsel, Mr. T.S. Iorngee, requested two clear dates to ensure the expeditious continuation of the trial. Hon. Justice Abdulrahman subsequently adjourned the case to June 3 and 4, 2025.
The public awaits further developments as the case highlights the ongoing battle against job racketeering and corruption in Nigeria.
This report was prepared by Newspot Nigeria, your trusted source for accurate and timely news.
Original Statement from ICPC
INDEPENDENT CORRUPT PRACTICES AND OTHER RELATED OFFENCES COMMISSION (ICPC)
PRESS RELEASE
Thursday, 8th May 2025
Job Racketeering Trial Stalled as Defendant Fails to Appear in Court
The trial of Mr. Umar Abubakar, facing alleged charges related to job racketeering and forgery, has been stalled following his failure to appear before the Adamawa State High Court in Yola.
Mr. Abubakar was arrested by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in a sting operation in 2022.
He was arraigned on June 1, 2023, before Hon. Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman on a three-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, fraudulent document creation, and corruptly receiving a benefit in exchange for employment.
According to the ICPC, in April 2022, Abubakar falsely claimed he had high-level connections in the Presidency and induced one Mr. Kabiru Musa to pay N100,000 in exchange for a job placement at the ICPC.
He was further alleged to have presented a forged temporary appointment letter, purportedly signed by the ICPC Chairman, to deceive the victim.
At Tuesday’s scheduled hearing, defence counsel Mr. A.U. Sangere informed the court that his client was unable to attend because he had travelled. He assured the court that the defendant would be present at the next sitting.
ICPC’s prosecuting counsel, Mr. T.S. Iorngee, requested two clear dates to ensure the case’s expeditious handling.
Justice Abdulrahman adjourned the matter to June 3 and 4, 2025, for the continuation of the trial.
Signed
Demola Bakare, fsi
Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission
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