The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has brought charges against Baba Kudu Mohammed for allegedly fabricating a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Abuja, as well as a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) exemption certificate.
Mohammed appeared before Honourable Justice A.Y. Shafa at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, No. 45, located in Nyanya, facing a four-count indictment for forgery.
The ICPC has accused him of submitting the purportedly forged documents to the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) with the aim of obtaining employment with the organization.
One of the charges states: “That you BABA KUDU MOHAMMED (M) sometime in August 2010 or thereabouts in Abuja, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, did possess a forged Letter of Exemption from National Service bearing your name, with identification number NYSC/CMD/LT. No. 201201201 and serial number 15440, which was allegedly issued by the National Youth Service Corps Directorate Headquarters in Abuja, thereby committing an offence contrary to and punishable under section 368 of the Penal Code Act, Cap 53, Laws of Federation of Nigeria, 2004.”
Mohammed has pleaded not guilty to all the charges.
Prosecution counsel, Hamza Sani, informed the court of their readiness to proceed, as he had two witnesses available to support the case.
The defendant's counsel, M.E. Abubakar, requested bail for Mohammed, which the prosecution did not contest.
The court granted bail under specific conditions, and the case has been adjourned until March 3, 2025, for the initiation of hearings.
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