An FCT High Court convicts two men over allegations that they impersonate Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officers and defraud the public. Premium Times reports that Haruna Mamuda and Sadiq Umar are found guilty of conspiracy, impersonation of an EFCC officer, and obtaining $700,000 by false pretence. The Punch similarly states that the court convicts the two defendants for EFCC impersonation and defrauding members of the public, and that the matter moves to sentencing.
While both outlets agree on the convictions and the general nature of the offences, they refer to the case in overlapping terms and report that sentencing is scheduled for a future date. Premium Times adds that separate proceedings also involve two other men—Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim—who face related charges including conspiracy, impersonation and obtaining $700,000 by false pretence. The reports do not add further details on the circumstances of the alleged fraud beyond the amounts and charges stated.
