The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged Baba Kudu Mohammed with the alleged forgery of a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Abuja, as well as a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) exemption certificate.
Mr. Mohammed was presented 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 allegedly forged certificates to the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) with the intent to obtain employment at the agency.
One of the counts detailed in the indictment states: “That you, Baba Kudu Mohammed (male), 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 purportedly issued by the National Youth Service Corps Directorate Headquarters in Abuja, thereby committing an offense contrary to and punishable under section 368 of the Penal Code Act, Cap 53, Laws of Federation of Nigeria, 2004.”
Mr. Mohammed has entered a plea of not guilty to all charges.
The prosecution counsel, Mr. Hamza Sani, stated to the court that the prosecution was ready to proceed, as there were two witnesses present to support the case.
The defense counsel, M.E. Abubakar, requested bail on behalf of Mr. Mohammed, a motion that was not opposed by the prosecution.
The court granted bail under specified conditions. The case was adjourned until March 3, 2025, for the commencement of hearings.