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Cybercrime/fraud

Sep 13, 2025

FRN vs Gowon Titus

Humans

Gowon Titus

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have been involved with internet-related criminal activities.

Calendar

0
Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

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 N150,000.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) fine. In addition, the convict was ordered to forfeit all proceeds of crime as well as gadgets used in committing the offence to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice Darius Khobo
State High Court, Kaduna

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Gowon Titus
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Darius Khobo, State High Court, Kaduna
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on internet fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jul 27, 2023
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have been involved with internet-related criminal activities.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Gowon Titus – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. E. K. Garba (Lawyer)
2. Y. J. Matiyak (Lawyer)
3. K. S. Ogunlade (Lawyer)
4. 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 N150,000.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) fine. In addition, the convict was ordered to forfeit all proceeds of crime as well as gadgets used in committing the offence to the Federal Government of Nigeria.