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Impersonation

Aug 11, 2025

FRN vs Ezeani Victor Udochukwu

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Ezeani Victor Udochukwu

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Impersonation

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Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have falsely presented himself as Ann Sandra on Facebook (an online social media application), a pretence he knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 142(1) of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law, 2017.

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Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to two years imprisonment with an option of N300,000.00 (Three Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. In addition, he forfeited an iPhone XR, being the tool of his crime to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

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Hon. Justice A. A. Bello
State High Court, Kaduna

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ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Ezeani Victor Udochukwu
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice A. A. Bello, State High Court, Kaduna
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge, bordering on impersonation.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jun 25, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have falsely presented himself as Ann Sandra on Facebook (an online social media application), a pretence he knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 142(1) of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law, 2017.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Ezeani Victor Udochukwu – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. M. U. Gadaka (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 two years imprisonment with an option of N300,000.00 (Three Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. In addition, he forfeited an iPhone XR, being the tool of his crime to the Federal Government of Nigeria.