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Misappropriation

Jun 25, 2025

FRN vs Christian Ekoja Gabriel

Humans

Christian Ekoja Gabriel

Money bag

N800,000.00
Amount allegedly misappropriated

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have dishonestly misappropriated the said sum, property of one Jedial Jesse, for the purchase of chicken from Olam Farms but he converted the money for his personal use.

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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 N100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) fine or serve 10 years in prison. The convict had already restituted the sum of N800,000.00 (Eight Hundred Thousand Naira) to the victim.

Court house

Hon. Justice M. M. Tukur Aliyu
State High Court, Kaduna

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Christian Ekoja Gabriel
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice M. M. Tukur Aliyu, State High Court, Kaduna
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on misappropriation.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Nov 15, 2022
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have dishonestly misappropriated the said sum, property of one Jedial Jesse, for the purchase of chicken from Olam Farms but he converted the money for his personal use.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Christian Ekoja Gabriel – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Paul Onche (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. M. Lawal (Lawyer)
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 N100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) fine or serve 10 years in prison. The convict had already restituted the sum of N800,000.00 (Eight Hundred Thousand Naira) to the victim.