According to EFCC, Ishaku, alongside Bello Yero, a former permanent secretary at the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, is being prosecuted by the Commission on a 15-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, conspiracy, and diversion of public funds amounting to N27 billion. Testifying under cross-examination by defence counsel P.H. Ogbole (SAN), Lawal said the instructions he acted upon came verbally, by text messages, or through handwritten notes from the ex-governor. According to him, Ishaku verified the records after every transaction. Justice Oriji adjourned the case to October 20, November 4, and November 6, 2025, for continuation of trial.