The Special Court Martial has sentenced Major General Umaru Mallam Mohammed to seven years imprisonment.
The Major General was convicted on 4th October 2023 of 14 out of 18 counts charges by the Nigerian Army, to 7 years imprisonment for fraud and misappropriation.
President of the Court, Major General James Myam, also ordered him to refund $2,053,200 and N1,690,000 to the Nigerian Army.
The sentences, totaling 49 years, were announced to run concurrently, reducing the term to 7 years.
Major Gen UM Mohammed was found guilty of multiple counts of stealing and misappropriation, with corresponding prison terms and restitution orders. President Myam revealed that the sentences are subject to confirmation by the Army Council, the appropriate confirming authority.
The accused officer, once the Executive Vice Chairman and GMD of the Nigerian Army Properties Limited, had pleaded not guilty and presented witnesses during the trial, which concluded with the court adjourned Sine die.
