Mr. Garuba Duku, a former Director of Finance and Administration with the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), has been sentenced to 24 years in prison by the Federal High Court in Abuja for diverting ₦318 million in public funds. The court found him guilty on six counts of corruption and money laundering, with the sentences to run concurrently, effectively meaning he’ll serve four years.
Key Details:
– Amount Involved: ₦318,250,000
– _Sentence_: 24 years imprisonment (serves as 4 years concurrently)
– Fine Option: ₦1.6 billion fine payable to the Federal Government
– Crime: Diverting public funds into personal account and using for unauthorized purposes
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) secured the conviction, highlighting its commitment to holding public officials accountable.
