A Borno State High Court has sentenced Aisha Alkali Wakil, also known as “Mama Boko Haram”, to 14 years in prison.
Two others, Tahiru Saidu Daura and Prince Lawal Shoyode, were also jailed for the same period for conspiracy and fraud.
Justice Aisha Kumaliya delivered the judgment on Wednesday in Maiduguri.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prosecuted the case.
It accused the three of conspiring to obtain ₦11 million from a businessman under false pretence.
The offence occurred in July 2018.
According to the EFCC, the accused claimed they would supply and install two X-ray machines (Model 1800) through their NGO, Complete Care and Aid Foundation.
The commission said the contract was fake and was never carried out.
EFCC’s statement read: “The defendants obtained the money under the guise of executing a contract that did not exist. They never supplied the machines, and they refused to refund the money.”
In Count Two, the EFCC revealed that the three conspired with one Saidu Mukhtar, who is currently at large, to collect the money fraudulently.
The businessman, Muhammed Ambare of Muhammed Ambare Ventures, was the victim.
The court found that the accused deliberately deceived the petitioner to part with his money.
Court Delivers 14-Year Sentence Without Option of Fine
Justice Kumaliya ruled that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.
The court then sentenced the three defendants to 14 years imprisonment each on both counts.
The sentences will run concurrently, meaning they will serve a total of 14 years in prison.
The court gave no option of a fine.
Aisha Alkali Wakil, once respected for her peace efforts during Boko Haram’s insurgency, has now faced multiple fraud charges in court.
This conviction is the latest in a series of legal troubles surrounding her activities.
EFCC urged the public to stay alert and avoid falling victim to fraudulent schemes disguised as humanitarian work.
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