A Kano State High Court has issued a bench warrant against Barr. M. A. Lawal, former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, for failing to appear in court.
Lawal, alongside Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the APC National Chairman and former Kano State Governor, is facing a four-count charge of criminal misappropriation and breach of trust involving ₦240 million.
At Monday’s hearing, the prosecution informed the court that Ganduje had not been served despite a previous court order, while Lawal had been served but was absent.
In response, Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu issued a bench warrant for Lawal and adjourned the case to May 6 for arraignment.
Separately, the court also issued a bench warrant for Jibrilla Muhammad, former Managing Director of Kano State Investment and Properties Limited (KSIP), for failing to appear in a case involving alleged misappropriation of ₦212.4 million.
His co-defendant, Dauda Sheshe, was not served. Their case was adjourned to April 29.
Both cases involve allegations of fraudulent fund diversion for personal use while serving in public office.
