Abuja Estate Developer Fabian Nwaora Faces 7-Count Forgery Charges in High Court
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has granted approval for the Inspector-General of Police to arraign Chief Fabian Nwaora, the Chief Executive Officer of EFAB Properties Limited, on multiple forgery charges. The court has scheduled March 16 for the defendant's plea after his legal counsel confirmed receipt of the formal charges.
Court Proceedings and Trial Date
During Monday's court session, Justice Aliyu Shafa set the trial date following an application by police prosecutor Eba Favour. The defendant's counsel, Mr. Ezekiel Egbo, informed the court that his client received the charge document around 3 p.m. last Friday, which explained his absence from the proceedings. This confirmation allowed the court to proceed with setting the arraignment date.
Details of the Alleged Forgery
In the charge marked FHC/HC/CR/748/2025, the police have leveled serious allegations against the prominent Abuja estate developer. According to the prosecution, Chief Nwaora forged international passport No. A01646675 in the name of Kenneth Chinedu Ogbogu, purportedly issued by the Nigeria Immigration Service on April 5, 2024.
The police further allege that the defendant used this forged passport as genuine and altered a certificate of incorporation for Ke Keneco Investment Ltd (registration No. 619680), which was signed by A. Almustapha, Registrar General. Additional charges include forging company letterhead paper and using it as genuine, as well as forging a National Identity Number (NIN) purportedly issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
Specific Charges and Legal Framework
The seven-count charge outlines specific allegations against the defendant, including:
- Forging International Passport No. A01646675 in the name of Kenneth Chinedu Ogbogu
- Fraudulently using the forged passport as genuine
- Altering a certificate of incorporation for Ke Keneco Investment Ltd
According to the charge documents, the alleged offences were committed on or about April 5, 2024, within the jurisdiction of the court. The police state that Nwaora's actions contravene sections 362, 364, and 366 of the Penal Code, with corresponding penalties outlined in the same legal framework.
Residence and Company Details
The charge identifies Chief Fabian Nwaora as residing at 63 Lord Lugard Crescent in the Asokoro district of Abuja. As the CEO of EFAB Properties Limited, he represents one of Abuja's prominent real estate development companies. The case has drawn significant attention within both legal and business circles due to the serious nature of the allegations and the defendant's professional standing.
The court proceedings represent a significant development in what appears to be a comprehensive investigation by Nigerian law enforcement authorities. The March 16 trial date will mark the next phase in this legal process, where the defendant will have the opportunity to enter his plea and the substantive trial will commence.
