A Magistrate court in Jigawa State has sentenced a former lawmaker, Hon. Shu’ibu Kashim Dila, for offences bordering on criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, and cheating.
Dila’s conviction was secured by the Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (JSPCACC).
The lawmaker, who hails from Malam Madori Local Government Area, was sentenced by Chief Magistrate Abdullahi Ibrahim Aliyu of Chief Magistrate Court II, Dutse.
According to a statement signed by the Director of Education and Public Relations of the Commission, Yusuf Suleiman, the case was instituted after one Aisha Yusuf of Hadejia Local Government lodged a complaint through her legal representatives on February 17, 2025.
The complainant alleged that Dila, in conspiracy with his wife, deceitfully obtained ₦5 million from her under the pretext of repaying the money within one month. Both parties had executed a written agreement, but after the repayment period expired, the defendant allegedly sent his wife to an unknown location to evade payment.
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Following an investigation, the Commission said the defendant made a confessional statement, and sufficient evidence established intent to defraud. Consequently, he was arraigned before the court on a three-count charge of criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, and cheating.
During the trial, the Commission’s prosecution team, led by Barrister Zubairu Haladu, called three witnesses and tendered two exhibits, while the defense called two witnesses but presented no exhibit.
In his judgment, Chief Magistrate Abdullahi Ibrahim Aliyu found Dila guilty on all counts.
Part of the judgment includes payment of a ₦50,000 fine or three months imprisonment for criminal breach of trust; a fine of ₦50,000 or three months imprisonment for cheating; a fine of ₦30,000 or two months imprisonment; payment of ₦5 million as restitution to the complainant or five years imprisonment in default; and payment of ₦250,000 to cover prosecution expenses or four months imprisonment in default.
The court further ordered that all sentences shall run consecutively.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
