EFCC Arraigns ‘Mama Boko Haram’, Two Others Over Alleged N42 Million Fraud

EFCC Arraigns ‘Mama Boko Haram’, Two Others Over Alleged N42 Million Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a woman popularly known as “Mama Boko Haram” alongside two others over an alleged fraud involving N42 million.

The defendants were brought before a Federal High Court on charges bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretences and alleged diversion of funds.

According to the anti-graft agency, the suspects allegedly collected the sum from victims under questionable circumstances, with investigators accusing them of involvement in fraudulent financial dealings linked to false representations.

The EFCC told the court that the alleged offences contravened provisions of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act as well as other relevant laws.

During the court proceedings, prosecutors presented the charges against the defendants, who pleaded not guilty to the allegations.

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Following their plea, counsel to the accused persons reportedly applied for bail, urging the court to grant them liberal conditions pending the commencement of trial.

The prosecution, however, opposed parts of the application and requested adequate measures to ensure the defendants remain available for trial.

After listening to submissions from both parties, the court adjourned the matter to a later date for hearing on the bail application and commencement of trial.

The EFCC said investigations into the alleged fraud and related transactions are ongoing.

The case has attracted public attention largely because of the nickname “Mama Boko Haram,” which has generated widespread reactions on social media and among observers following the court proceedings.

The anti-corruption agency has continued to intensify efforts against financial crimes, cyber-related offences and alleged diversion of public and private funds across the country.

EFCC Arraigns ‘Mama Boko Haram’, Two Others Over Alleged N42 Million Fraud