A former senior officer of the Nigerian Army, U.M. Mohammed, has approached the Supreme Court of Nigeria to challenge a judgment of the Court of Appeal delivered on February 9, 2026.
Bellnews reports that the former Major General is seeking to overturn aspects of the appellate court’s decision after his earlier appeal against a conviction by a Special Court Martial only succeeded in part before a three-member panel.
Mohammed had earlier appealed the judgment of the Special Court Martial convened by the Army Headquarters Garrison, which convicted and sentenced him over allegations of misappropriating funds belonging to Nigerian Army Properties Limited.
The company, a private limited liability firm, has the Nigerian Army as its sole promoter, and the former general was one of its shareholders.
Mohammed had served as the Managing Director of the company during the period under review.
According to him, his role in the company was carried out under the directives of the then Chief of Army Staff, who also served as the chairman of the company.
He maintained that all expenditures and financial decisions were made based on instructions from higher authorities.
When asked to comment on the case, Mohammed likened his trial to a remark once made by former Transport Minister Umaru Dikko after the 1983 coup.
“It is like when a bus driver is involved in a traffic accident, you leave the driver and hold the conductor (driver’s mate) responsible,” he said.
The former general argued that while the Special Court Martial found him guilty, those who allegedly issued the directives leading to the financial decisions remained free.
He described the trial as being characterised by intrigue and a possible witch-hunt.
Mohammed expressed confidence that the Supreme Court would grant him justice and clear his name.
The ex-general has filed a Motion for Leave to Appeal the appellate court’s decision at the Supreme Court.
The motion, filed under No: CA/ABJ/PRE/ROA/CR/174MI/2026, seeks to set aside portions of the Court of Appeal judgment and nullify the earlier verdict delivered by the Special Court Martial.
However, members of Mohammed’s legal team declined to comment on the development, stating that the matter is sub judice, meaning it is currently before a court of competent jurisdiction for determination.