Ex-Army General Challenges Conviction in Supreme Court
Major General Umar Mohammed, former Group Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL), is appealing his conviction for misappropriating company funds to the Supreme Court. The retired general lost his appeal at the Court of Appeal on February 9, 2026, which upheld his 2023 conviction by a Special Court Martial for stealing and criminal misappropriation of NAPL funds. Mohammed claims the trial was a 'witch-hunt' targeting him while the true orchestrator remains free. He alleges the Nigerian Army is enforcing orders not issued by its own court, seeking restitution from his Bank Verification Number (BVN) without proper legal basis. The ex-general filed a Motion for Leave to Appeal (CA/ABJ/PRE/ROA/CR/174MI/2026), arguing the Special Court Martial lacked jurisdiction and the Court of Appeal erred in dismissing his challenge. His legal team declined to comment, citing sub judice status. The case highlights ongoing tensions between military accountability and institutional power dynamics in Nigeria.