**Former Military General Files Appeal at Supreme Court Over N1.65 Billion Fraud** A former high-ranking military officer, Maj-Gen. Umaru Mohammed (retd.), who was once in charge of the Nigerian Army's properties, has taken his case to the Supreme Court in a bid to clear his name over allegations of fraud involving N1.65 billion and $2.09 million. The former General was first convicted by a Special Court Martial in 2023 for theft and misappropriation of company funds. The court found him guilty and sentenced him to a term of imprisonment, as well as ordered him to refund the stolen funds to the Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL). However, Maj-Gen. Mohammed was not satisfied with the decision and appealed to the Court of Appeal. Unfortunately, the appellate court upheld the conviction, dismissing his appeal. Undeterred, the former General has now filed an appeal at the Supreme Court, praying that the court sets aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal and nullifies the decision of the Special Court Martial. Maj-Gen. Mohammed's lawyers argue that the trial was unfair and that the evidence against him was not sufficient to warrant his conviction. They are seeking a reversal of the decision, which they believe was motivated by bias and prejudice. The case has sparked intense interest in the Nigerian public, with many calling for transparency and accountability in the country's military and corporate sectors. As the matter is now before the Supreme Court, Nigerians will be watching with bated breath to see how the case unfolds and what the outcome will be. In a country where corruption and fraud are major concerns, the case of Maj-Gen. Mohammed serves as a reminder of the need for strong institutions and the rule of law to hold individuals accountable for their actions.