The Federal High Court in Abuja convicted and sentenced former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku to 72 years in prison. As reported by ALO360 the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission secured the judgment on March 20 2026 for laundering N868.46 million.
EFCC Prosecutes High Profile Case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission prosecuted the former official at the Federal High Court. Consequently the agency presented evidence that linked Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku to the diversion of public funds.Moreover the trial lasted several months before the court reached its decision.
Judge Delivers Stiff Sentence
Justice Emeka Nwite announced the verdict in open court. “The defendant Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku is found guilty on all counts and sentenced to a total of 72 years imprisonment” the judge stated.
In addition the court ordered the forfeiture of assets traced to the laundered money. Therefore the former official will serve the term in a correctional facility.
Case Highlights Graft Crackdown
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission hailed the outcome. “This conviction demonstrates our commitment to recover every kobo stolen from the public” an EFCC spokesman declared.
Furthermore the agency vowed to intensify probes into similar high level cases. As a result public officials now face stricter scrutiny over fund management.
The Federal High Court concluded the proceedings with the landmark ruling. As reported by ALO360 the heavy sentence reinforced Nigeria’s drive against financial crimes in government.
