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Jun 25, 2025
FRN vs Omoniyi Ajibade Saheed
Omoniyi Ajibade Saheed
N11,000,000.00
Amount allegedly defrauded
Case Summary
Omoniyi Ajibade Saheed, is accused of using the name of a prominent Ilorin-born Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sulaiman Faruq Onikijipa, to dupe unsuspecting members of the public in millions of naira.
2,997
Day(s) since arraignment
Hon. Justice Nehizena Afolabi
Federal High Court, Ilorin, Kwara
Case Information
Omoniyi Ajibade Saheed
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Nehizena Afolabi, Federal High Court, Ilorin, Kwara
Nature and Number of Charges
6-count charge bordering on offences contrary to Sections 6 and 8 (b) of the Advance Fee Fraud and other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006 and punishable under Section 1(3) of the same Act.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Apr 11, 2017
Summary of Case
Omoniyi Ajibade Saheed, is accused of using the name of a prominent Ilorin-born Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sulaiman Faruq Onikijipa, to dupe unsuspecting members of the public in millions of naira.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Omoniyi Ajibade Saheed
– Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Sulyman Abaya
(Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Simon Ibekwute (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
2,997 day(s)