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Illegal dealing in oil products

Jun 17, 2025

FRN vs Adeniji Nathaniel (Captain) & 9 others

Humans

Adeniji Nathaniel
& 9 others

Money bag

Illegal dealing in oil products

Money bag

Case Summary
The Defendants allegedly conspired to deal in 245,40 metric tonnes of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO/diesel) without proper license from relevant authorities.

Calendar

1,791
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
The defence counsel objected to the admissibility of the documents and statements tendered by the prosecution on the grounds that the documents are not original or certified true copies and the statements were not made by the three defendants in the matter, but by another investigating officer, who wrote them on their behalf. The prosecution, therefore, withdrew some of the documents that were objected to, while the Court upheld and admitted some as exhibits against the defendants.

Court house

Hon. Justice A. O. Faji
Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - violated

Case Information
Adeniji Nathaniel & 9 others
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice A. O. Faji, Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
3-count amended charges bordering on illegal oil trade.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jul 22, 2020
Summary of Case
The Defendants allegedly conspired to deal in 245,40 metric tonnes of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO/diesel) without proper license from relevant authorities.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Adeniji Nathaniel (Captain) – Not Guilty
2. MV African Support 3 (Vessel) – Not Guilty
3. Jagun Michael – Not Guilty
4. Omiyenye Roman – Not Guilty
5. Stephen Imasua – Not Guilty
6. Adeosun Emmanule Dimeji – Not Guilty
7. Francis Williams – Not Guilty
8. Saturday Atube – Not Guilty
9. Uduak Monday Umoh – Not Guilty
10. Egbayelo Tunde – Not Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. M.C. Ike (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. A. O. Mohammed (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
1,791 day(s)
Case Update
The defence counsel objected to the admissibility of the documents and statements tendered by the prosecution on the grounds that the documents are not original or certified true copies and the statements were not made by the three defendants in the matter, but by another investigating officer, who wrote them on their behalf. The prosecution, therefore, withdrew some of the documents that were objected to, while the Court upheld and admitted some as exhibits against the defendants.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Violated