The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday secured the remand of a Director of Lands with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Mr. Adamu Jubrin Hussaini, at the Kuje Correctional Centre over alleged forgery of statutory land title documents.
Hussaini was arraigned on a three-count charge of forgery, contrary to Section 362 and punishable under Section 363 of the Penal Code. He allegedly forged the signature of Mainasara Garba Babayo, a former Director of Land Administration, FCTA, on three Statutory Rights of Occupancy purportedly issued in favour of Etha Ventures Limited. The affected plots include Plot 3128, Plot 3129, and Plot 1204 in Cadastral Zone E07, Lugbe Central, Abuja.
According to the ICPC, the case arose from intelligence and a petition from members of the public concerning fraudulent allocation and re-allocation of lands by some FCTA and Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) officials. Investigations revealed that although Hussaini succeeded Babayo in 2016, he allegedly issued documents dated 5th June 2023 bearing Babayo’s signature—years after Babayo had left the department.
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During arraignment, Hussaini pleaded not guilty to all three counts. ICPC prosecutor Mr. Golden Iwuagu applied for a date to commence trial.
Presiding Judge, Honourable Justice Husseini Baba Yusuf, adjourned the case to 12th March 2026 for further proceedings. The court granted Hussaini bail in the sum of N20 million and required a surety of equal amount. The surety must be a serving or retired Deputy Director with landed property covered by Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) within AMAC, and the C of O is to be deposited with the Registrar of the Court. Hussaini was remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre pending perfection of bail conditions.
The ICPC reaffirmed its commitment to fighting corruption and safeguarding public assets, including land resources, urging public officials to uphold integrity in their duties.
