Key court cases involving the Jigawa State government — tracking wins, losses, and critically, whether court orders are actually complied with.
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Cases tracked
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Govt lost
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Govt won
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Settled
Govt Won
What the case is about
The EFCC's long-running prosecution over the alleged diversion of Jigawa State funds during Turaki's 1999–2007 governorship.
Ruling & compliance
On 13 October 2022 Justice Hassan Dikko of the Federal High Court, Dutse, struck out the charges for want of diligent prosecution, the EFCC's prosecutor being absent, fifteen years after the case began. The EFCC says this was not an acquittal and that it may proceed when it is ready.
Change history
6 Oct 2026Corrected — outcome — The entry said the court discharged and acquitted him. It struck the charges out for want of diligent prosecution, which the EFCC says is not an acquittal. Matches the corrected fraud entry.