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Fraud

Jun 20, 2025

FRN vs Gabriel Ojogbane

Humans

Gabriel Ojogbane

Money bag

N5,000,000.00
Amount allegedly defrauded

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused allegedly issued a First Bank of Nigeria PLC Cheque for the said sum payable to one Mary Oluyemisi Dawodu which was to settle his financial obligation to her; and when the said cheque was presented for payment within three (3) months of its issuance, it was dishonored on the grounds that no sufficient funds were standing to the credit of the account on which the cheque was drawn.

Calendar

953
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge granted him bail in the sum of N2,000,000,00 (Two Million Naira) with one surety in like sum who must be resident in Abuja. The defendant was remanded at the Kuje Correctional Center until he fulfils his bail conditions. The matter was then adjourned for the commencement of trial.

Court house

Hon. Justice Samirah Umar Bature
FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Gabriel Ojogbane
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Samirah Umar Bature, FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on the issuance of dud cheque.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Nov 10, 2022
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly issued a First Bank of Nigeria PLC Cheque for the said sum payable to one Mary Oluyemisi Dawodu which was to settle his financial obligation to her; and when the said cheque was presented for payment within three (3) months of its issuance, it was dishonored on the grounds that no sufficient funds were standing to the credit of the account on which the cheque was drawn.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Gabriel Ojogbane – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
No prosecutors recorded
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
953 day(s)
Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge granted him bail in the sum of N2,000,000,00 (Two Million Naira) with one surety in like sum who must be resident in Abuja. The defendant was remanded at the Kuje Correctional Center until he fulfils his bail conditions. The matter was then adjourned for the commencement of trial.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable