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Court Jails Woman Six Months for Currency Racketeering in Lagos

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12 months ago

June 10, 2024

Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos has convicted and sentenced one Adeyinka Bilikis Gbadamosi to six months imprisonment for currency racketeering.

Gbadamosi was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a one-count charge bordering on currency Racketeering.

The count reads: “That you, Adeyinka Bilikis Gbadamosi, on the 27th of April, 2024 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, engaged in hawking the total sum of N897,900 (Eight Hundred and Ninety Seven Thousand, Nine Hundred Naira) in N200 Naira note denomination, with serial numbers 688101 and N500 Naira note denomination, with serial numbers 315501 issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 21(4) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2007.”

She pleaded “guilty” to the charge preferred against her.

Following her guilty plea, prosecution counsel, C.C. Okezie, called on Olagunju Abdul Malik, an operative of the EFCC, to review the facts of the case .

Abdulmalik told the court that the defendant was arrested on April 27, 2024 while hawking Naira notes at 10 Degree Event Centre, Billings Way, Ikeja, Lagos, following credible intelligence received by the Commission.

According to him, the sum of N897,900 was recovered from her at the point of arrest.

“Upon her arrest by operatives, she was duly cautioned and she volunteered her statements.

“In her statement, she confessed she was into currency racketeering and hawking of Naira notes,” he said.

Okezie, thereafter, sought to tender, in evidence, the defendant’s extrajudicial statements and the money recovered from her.

Justice Aneke admitted and marked them as exhibits and convicted the defendant.

Counsel to the convict A.A. Olawipo, prayed the court for a non-custodial sentence or option of fine .

Justice Aneke sentenced the convict to six months imprisonment, with an option of fine of N50,000 (Fifty Thousand Naira) only.

The Judge also ordered that the N897,900 recovered from her be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

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FCT prisons: 56 inmates freed, 33 Shiites convicted – NCoS

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25 minutes ago

May 22, 2025

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Justice Husseini Baba-Yusuf, Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, has discharged 56 inmates across two custodial centres in the FCT Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS.

The NCoS Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the FCT Command, Mr. Samson Duza, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.

“Out of the 56 inmates discharged, 30 were from the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre, while 26 others were from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre.

“During the case review at Kuje Custodial Centre, the Chief Judge discharged five inmates, among whom two awaiting-trial inmates were granted bail.

“Three convicted inmates had their fines paid by the Brekete family, Legend Golden Care Foundation, and other Civil Society Organisations (CSOs),” he said.

Similarly, in a separate case, Justice Belgore delivered a significant judgment concerning members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shiites, on the same day at Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre.

“Out of the 58 accused, 25 members, including one female, were discharged and acquitted, while the remaining 33 defendants were found guilty and convicted.

“Sentencing for the convicted individuals is scheduled for the following week.

“At Suleja Custodial Centre, a total of 102 cases were reviewed and 26 inmates discharged. Among the discharged inmates, five were convicted, while 21 were awaiting trial,” he said.

Duza said that the Chief Judge, in his magnanimity, paid the transportation fare of one inmate and compensation for another inmate amounting to the sum of N100,000.

In his address, the Controller of Corrections in charge of FCT Command, Olatunbosun Ajibogun, appreciated the Judge and his entourage for the visit.

Ajibogun also commended them for their continuous commitment to decongest custodial centres, assuring them of his unreserved support and cooperation to maintain a sane system.

The jail delivery exercise was part of ongoing efforts by the Nigerian Correctional Service and critical stakeholders in the criminal justice system to ensure the timely dispensation of justice.

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23-Year-Old Yah00 Boy with Over N124M in His Bank Account Sentenced to 2years in Prison After EFCC Arrest.

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7 hours ago

May 22, 2025

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‎According to the Punch,Adebisi Olalekan, a 23-year-old internet fraudster from Ekiti State, was sentenced to 24 months in prison by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Ilorin
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‎The court gave the sentence without an option to pay a fine. Olalekan was found guilty of two cybercr!me offenses, including ch€ating and impersonation, after being charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ilorin.
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‎During the trial, the EFCC lawyer and an investigating officer explained how Olalekan created fake online identities to cheat people.They showed proof that Olalekan used the money he stole to buy a luxury car in October 2024.
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‎They also found over N124 million in his bank account from similar illegal activities. Evidence presented included his bank statements, car papers, phone, and statements he made to the police.
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Court warns Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer against unprofessionalism that could lead to disbarment.

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1 day ago

May 21, 2025

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‎The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday warned Aloy Ejimakor, a member of the legal team for the self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, against unprofessional conduct.
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‎The court cautioned that such behaviour could lead to his disbarment.
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‎The trial judge, Justice James Omotosho, specifically admonished Ejimakor to refrain from spreading misinformation on social media. He accused Ejimakor of making misleading posts about the trial on social media.
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‎The warning followed a protest letter dated May 14, and written by the prosecution’s lead counsel, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN).
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‎Awomolo confirmed writing the letter, expressing objections to the recording and live streaming of Kanu’s trial proceedings. He described the publication of the trial being put on social media as “embarrassing” and urged the court to order that all individuals entering the courtroom be required to deposit their phones outside.
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‎Awomolo criticising the conduct as unprofessional, He added that Ejimakor takes to the social media platforms to make controversial posts about the trial.
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‎Justice Omotosho warned Ejimakor about his conduct, emphasising that such behaviour could lead to disbarment.
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