The Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 secured the conviction and sentencing of a mechanic identified as Baba Mohammed, before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri.
Baba was prosecuted on one count amended charge of cheating to the tune of Three Hundred and Ten Thousand Naira (N310, 000.00).
The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge. Consequently, the prosecution counsel, S.O Saka, prayed the court to convict him accordingly.
Justice Kumaliya sentenced the Mohammed to 6-month imprisonment with option of N50, 000.00 fine.