The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Magistrate Mohammed Suleiman Kumo at the Gombe State High Court over allegations of bribery and extortion totaling ₦1.4 million.

Kumo appeared before Justice H.H. Kereng on December 3, 2025, facing a three-count charge filed by the EFCC’s Gombe Zonal Directorate. The charges allege that Kumo received payments through the bank account of a court registrar, Adamu Ahmed, in violation of Section 10(a)(i)(ii) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000.

One charge states that Kumo received ₦1 million via Zenith Bank Account Number 2273938871 belonging to the registrar. Another alleges he collected ₦400,000 in a similar manner on November 11, 2024, at the Chief Magistrate Court Pantami, Gombe State.

Kumo pleaded not guilty to all charges.

During proceedings, prosecuting counsel Abubakar Aliyu requested a trial date and the defendant’s remand at the Gombe State Correctional Centre, while defence counsel Adamu Bawa applied for bail, which the prosecution opposed.

Justice Kereng granted interim bail, noting that Kumo had previously been given administrative bail by the EFCC and voluntarily appeared in court from home.

The matter was adjourned to January 13 and 14, 2026, for a ruling on the bail application and continuation of the trial.