Scale of justice

Illegal mining

FRN vs Olamilekan Basit

Humans

Olamilekan Basit

Money bag

Illegal mining

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused, without lawful authority, allegedly came into possession of minerals to wit: Thirty tons of minerals, conveyed in a Truck, with offence, contrary to and punishable under Section 134 (b) of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007.

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Year(s) case tried in court

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Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to one year imprisonment with an option of N1,000,000.00 (One Million Naira) fine. In addition, theconvict was ordered to pay the sum of N5,000,000.00 (Five Million Naira) as royalty to the FederalGgovernment. of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice Abimbola Awogboro
Federal High Court, Ilorin, Kwara

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance
(complied)

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Case Information
Olamilekan Basit
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Abimbola Awogboro, Federal High Court, Ilorin, Kwara
Nature and Number of Charges
Count charge bordering on possession of solid minerals without lawful authorisation.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jul 3, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused, without lawful authority, allegedly came into possession of minerals to wit: Thirty tons of minerals, conveyed in a Truck, with offence, contrary to and punishable under Section 134 (b) of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Olamilekan Basit – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
No prosecutors recorded
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to one year imprisonment with an option of N1,000,000.00 (One Million Naira) fine. In addition, theconvict was ordered to pay the sum of N5,000,000.00 (Five Million Naira) as royalty to the FederalGgovernment. of Nigeria.
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