The former Chief of Air Staff, Mr Umar, was first exonerated by the trial court of six of the charges in February 2021 and got a final judgement acquitting him of the only remaining charge in March 2022.
Court dismisses six of seven money laundering charges against ex-Air Force Chief
The judge said the evidence by the prosecution revealed “considerable doubts, cloud of mystery, and general contradictions and discrepancies”. 5 min read
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed six of the seven money laundering charges filed against a former Chief of Air Staff (COAS), Mohammed Umar, a retired air chief marshal.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (
EFCC) had accused him of diverting over N4.8 billion from the Nigerian Air Force’s account ”within 24 months” and using the funds to buy personal property in choice areas.