The Yobe High Court sentenced Idris Wakil Yahaya, Local Government Auditor-General of Yobe State, to five years in prison for fraud on Monday.

In a statement released after the sentencing, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) stated how he diverted public funds.

“Alhaji Idris Yahaya, the Auditor General for Local Government, Yobe State, is to spend five years in prison, following his conviction today, Monday, March 13, 2023, by Justice Muhammad Lawu Lawan of the Yobe State High Court,” said the EFCC.

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“He was convicted after being pronounced guilty of a one-count of criminal misappropriation to the tune of Nineteen Million, Nine Hundred Thousand Naira (N19,900,000.00) preferred against them by the Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

“Yahaya received funds from the Office of the Auditor General for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Yobe State, for the purchase of an official vehicle, a 2015 Toyota Corolla, and diverted part of the money to his personal use.”

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This offence, according to previous prosecution, contravenes the Corrupt Practice and other Related Offence Act 2000 and the EFCC (Establishment) Act 2004.