Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Henry Owen
Abuja – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed alarming details of the alleged diversion of N4.6 billion intended for the supply of security equipment from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). The revelation emerged during the resumed trial of former Minister of State for Finance, Ambassador Bashir Yuguda; ex-NSA Colonel Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (retd); former Sokoto State Governor Attahiru Bafarawa; his son, Sagir Attahiru; and Dalhatu Investment Limited.
EFCC operative Kazeem Yusuf told the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory that while contracts were awarded for security equipment, they were never executed. “Investigation revealed that the contracts were for the supply of security equipment… Further investigation also showed that the money (N4.6 billion) was not used for the purpose; it was diverted to other uses,” Yusuf said.
According to the EFCC, the funds were allegedly redirected to pay for pilgrimages to Makkah, finance the 2015 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rallies, support the 2015 presidential election, and fund other political activities. Bank records presented in court showed that the Sheikh AbdurRahman Al-Sudais Foundation, linked to the former governor, received N500 million, while Abdallah Wali, the 2015 PDP gubernatorial candidate in Sokoto, allegedly received N580 million.
Justice Yusuf Halilu adjourned the case to 9–10 December 2025 for cross-examination of the EFCC witness by the defence team.
The trial underscores the EFCC’s commitment to holding public officials accountable and addressing the mismanagement of funds meant for national security.
“Investigation revealed that the contracts were for the supply of security equipment… Further investigation also showed that the money (N4.6 billion) was not used for the purpose; it was diverted to other uses.”
“When I commenced investigation, Sagir brought a list of what he spent the money on. Some of them include payment for pilgrimage to Makkah, organisation of People’s Democratic Party rallies.”
“Others also include payment of monies to security agencies for monitoring elections, payment for the (2015) presidential election and other political activities.”
This case highlights ongoing scrutiny over how funds allocated for security are being used and raises questions about accountability in government spending.
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