Wakil, along with two officials of her non-governmental organization (Complete Care and Aid Foundation)—Tahiru Daura (Programme Manager) and Prince Shoyode (Country Director)—was convicted on charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The EFCC accused the defendants of defrauding Bukar Kachalla, the proprietor of Abks Ventures, by dishonestly obtaining a Toyota Camry 2012 model valued at ₦6 million under false pretenses. The vehicle was neither paid for nor returned.
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The defendants were first arraigned on September 1, 2020, on four amended charges, including conspiracy, cheating, and providing false information. All pleaded not guilty.
During the trial, the EFCC presented three witnesses and submitted documentary evidence to support its case.
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In her ruling delivered on November 28, 2024, Justice Aisha Kumaliya found Wakil and her co-defendants guilty on all counts. She sentenced each of them to five years imprisonment without the option of a fine.
The court further ordered the convicts to jointly refund ₦3.5 million to the petitioner. Failure to comply would result in an additional five-year jail term for each defendant.
This ruling marks a significant step in addressing fraud-related cases involving high-profile individuals in Nigeria.
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