The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured the conviction and sentencing of two former bank officials over separate fraud cases involving about ₦7.8 million.
The convicts, identified as Obadofin Daniel Bamise and Hadiza Oyiza Yakubu, were sentenced by Justice A.A. Bello of the Kaduna State High Court after being found guilty of separate one-count charges bordering on fraud.
According to the EFCC, the two former bankers were prosecuted for offences linked to financial misconduct involving millions of naira entrusted to them during their time in the banking sector.
Following their conviction, the court sentenced both defendants to seven years imprisonment each.
The anti-graft agency stated that the judgment reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability in Nigeria’s financial sector and clamp down on fraudulent practices within banking institutions.
The EFCC also reiterated its commitment to investigating and prosecuting financial crimes, warning public officials and private sector workers against engaging in acts capable of undermining public trust in the financial system.