Nigeria: Salifu Mustapha faces June 15 judgment for EFCC impersonation and extortion

Justice A. I. Akobi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Kubwa, Abuja, set June 15, 2026 for judgment in the criminal case against Salifu Olije Mustapha. Mustapha is charged with impersonating officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and extorting money from youths around Sherif Plaza, Wuse 2, using fake EFCC uniforms and a Toyota Corolla (KTU‑399‑GT). Evidence presented included video recordings and testimony from EFCC investigator Stanley Ujilibo, who said proceeds were deposited into Mustapha’s Moniepoint Microfinance Bank account. The defendant pleaded guilty to the four‑count charge, and the court adjourned the matter to allow further cross‑examination before sentencing.

The case underscores ongoing efforts by Nigerian authorities to combat fraud involving counterfeit official identities and financial scams.