The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, February 9, 2026, brought Gidado Ibrahim before a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama for his alleged involvement in a massive N603.4 million employment fraud.
Ibrahim was arraigned alongside Halimat Adenike Tejusho, who remains at large, before Justice H. Muazu.
The duo faces a six-count amended charge including fraud, forgery, and obtaining money under false pretenses. According to the EFCC, the suspects allegedly swindled one Oluseye Yomi-Sholoye of over N603 million between August and October 2024.
The prosecution, led by Y. Tarfa, revealed a staggering plot where the defendants allegedly promised the victim a direct appointment as the Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
The charge sheet indicates that Ibrahim went as far as presenting a forged document purportedly originating from the “Office of the National Security Adviser” at the Presidential Villa to validate the scam.
Ibrahim pleaded not guilty to all charges. Following the plea, the prosecution requested a trial date and asked that the defendant be remanded in prison. While the defense counsel, B. B. Alhaji, attempted to move a bail application citing the defendant’s health status requesting remand in EFCC custody instead—the court maintained a stricter stance.
Justice Muazu ordered that Gidado Ibrahim be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Facility.
The case has been adjourned to February 17, 2026, for the hearing of the bail application and the commencement of the trial.
The EFCC continues its search for the second suspect, Halimat Adenike Tejusho, as the investigation into the high-profile forgery remains active.