Scale of justice

Fraud

FRN vs Ahmed Husain Olarewaju (Director of Finance and Supply, Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB) & 5 others

Humans

Ahmed Husain Olarewaju
& 5 others

Money bag

N96,000,000.00
Amount allegedly defrauded

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused persons, whilst being public officers in the service of the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KWSUBEB) and in such capacity entrusted with a certain property to wit; the above said sum which sum formed part of the Kwara State SUBEB funds and they allegedly diverted such for their personal use thereby committed the offence of criminal breach of trust in respect of the said property punishable under Section 315 of the Penal Code.

Calendar

448
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter adjourned for trial and ordered that the defendants be remanded in the Nigerian Correctional Centre, Ilorin.

Court house

Hon. Justice Suleiman Akanbi
State High Court, Kwara

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance
(not applicable)

Download Case Summary
Case Information
Ahmed Husain Olarewaju & 5 others
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Suleiman Akanbi, State High Court, Kwara
Nature and Number of Charges
4-count charge bordering on breach of trust and misappropriation of funds.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Mar 4, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused persons, whilst being public officers in the service of the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KWSUBEB) and in such capacity entrusted with a certain property to wit; the above said sum which sum formed part of the Kwara State SUBEB funds and they allegedly diverted such for their personal use thereby committed the offence of criminal breach of trust in respect of the said property punishable under Section 315 of the Penal Code.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Ahmed Husain Olarewaju (Director of Finance and Supply, Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB) – Not guilty
2. Omole Omololu John (Controller of Finance and Accounts, Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB) – Not guilty
3. Fatai Oyerinde (Coordinator of Salary Unit, Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB) – Not guilty
4. Mujeeb Ibrahim (Executive Officer of Account and Salary Schedule, Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB) – Not guilty
5. Salami Temitope Bashir (Staff of the Salary Unit in the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB) – Not guilty
6. Dauda Aweda Quozim (Staff of the Salary Unit in the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Andrew Akoja (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
448 day(s)
Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter adjourned for trial and ordered that the defendants be remanded in the Nigerian Correctional Centre, Ilorin.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable
Download Case Summary