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Illegal dealing in oil products

Jun 12, 2025

FRN vs Olawale Bello & 2 others

Humans

Olawale Bello
& 2 others

Money bag

Illegal dealing in oil products

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused persons allegedly engaged in selling and distributing petroleum products in Nigeria without a license.

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Year(s) case tried in court

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Case Update
Following the defendants' guilty plea, the trial judge convicted and sentenced the defendants to two years imprisonment each with an option of a fine of N200,000 each. The judge also ordered that the product on board a vessel used by the convicts, be forfeited to the Federal government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice Emeka Nwite
Federal High Court, Warri, Delta

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Olawale Bello & 2 others
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Emeka Nwite, Federal High Court, Warri, Delta
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge of illegal dealing in petroleum products.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Mar 9, 2021
Summary of Case
The accused persons allegedly engaged in selling and distributing petroleum products in Nigeria without a license.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Olawale Bello – Guilty
2. Timuno Abereniboye – Guilty
3. John Gwuene – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. R. U. Oyiwona (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Ibrahim Mohammed (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
Following the defendants' guilty plea, the trial judge convicted and sentenced the defendants to two years imprisonment each with an option of a fine of N200,000 each. The judge also ordered that the product on board a vessel used by the convicts, be forfeited to the Federal government of Nigeria.