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Illegal dealing in oil products

Jun 15, 2025

FRN vs Ime Asuquo Akpan

Humans

Ime Asuquo Akpan

Money bag

Illegal dealing in oil products

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have dealt in petroleum products without an appropriate license.

Calendar

58
Day(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant plea, the trial Judge, subsequently, convicted and sentenced the defendant to three months imprisonment and ordered that the truck arrested with him be forfeited to the Federal Government, while the EFCC destroys the illegal content of the truck.

Court house

Hon. Justice A. A. Okeke
Federal High Court, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Ime Asuquo Akpan
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice A. A. Okeke, Federal High Court, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on illegal dealings in oil products.
Date of 1st Arraignment
May 21, 2022
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have dealt in petroleum products without an appropriate license.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Ime Asuquo Akpan – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. S. S. Aribido (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
58 day(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
In view of the defendant plea, the trial Judge, subsequently, convicted and sentenced the defendant to three months imprisonment and ordered that the truck arrested with him be forfeited to the Federal Government, while the EFCC destroys the illegal content of the truck.