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Impersonation

Oct 22, 2026

FRN vs Ojobo Joshua & 1 other

Humans

Ojobo Joshua
& 1 other

Money bag

$700,000.00

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused persons, allegedly contacted one Mohammed Bello-Koko, former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, claiming to have access to a phony investigation involving him by the EFCC. They demanded $1,000,000.00 (One Million Dollars), promising that Olukoyede (EFCC Chairman) would ensure a “soft landing” for them. They also threatened him with arrest and prosecution should he fail to play along with them. This act is contrary to Section 8(b) and punishable under Section 1(3) of the Advanced Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act No. 14, 2006.

Calendar

708
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
The trial was stalled due to the absence of the prosecution witness in court. The prosecution counsel informed the court that the witness was unavoidably absent due to an emergency official assignment outside the jurisdiction and prayed the court for an adjournment.

Court house

Hon. Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie
FCT High Court, Apo, Abuja

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Ojobo Joshua & 1 other
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie, FCT High Court, Apo, Abuja
Nature and Number of Charges
4-count charge bordering on impersonation and attempted fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Nov 13, 2024
Summary of Case
The accused persons, allegedly contacted one Mohammed Bello-Koko, former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, claiming to have access to a phony investigation involving him by the EFCC. They demanded $1,000,000.00 (One Million Dollars), promising that Olukoyede (EFCC Chairman) would ensure a “soft landing” for them. They also threatened him with arrest and prosecution should he fail to play along with them. This act is contrary to Section 8(b) and punishable under Section 1(3) of the Advanced Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act No. 14, 2006.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Ojobo Joshua – Not guilty
2. Aliyu Hashim – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Obinna S. Nwosu (Lawyer)
2. Peter Oriade
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Elizabeth Alabi (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
708 day(s)
Case Update
The trial was stalled due to the absence of the prosecution witness in court. The prosecution counsel informed the court that the witness was unavoidably absent due to an emergency official assignment outside the jurisdiction and prayed the court for an adjournment.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable