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Illegal dealing in oil products

Sep 27, 2025

FRN vs Rabiu Aliyu

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Rabiu Aliyu

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Illegal dealing in oil products

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Case Summary
The accused person was alleged to have loaded and conveyed about Thirty Three Thousand (33,000) litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in a Truck with registration number XA 538 BGW without an appropriate licence.

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Case Update
After the defendant pleaded guilty to the charge, the trial judge convicted and sentenced the defendant to two years imprisonment with an option of a fine of Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N250,000.00). The judge also ordered the 33,000 litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) arrested with the convict, to be forfeited to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Truck with registration number XA 538 BGW released to its owner.

Court house

Hon. Justice A. T. Mohammed
Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Rabiu Aliyu
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice A. T. Mohammed, Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge of illegal dealing in petroleum products.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Aug 6, 2021
Summary of Case
The accused person was alleged to have loaded and conveyed about Thirty Three Thousand (33,000) litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in a Truck with registration number XA 538 BGW without an appropriate licence.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Rabiu Aliyu – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. M. M. Suleiman (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Endeba Abiyesuku (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
After the defendant pleaded guilty to the charge, the trial judge convicted and sentenced the defendant to two years imprisonment with an option of a fine of Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N250,000.00). The judge also ordered the 33,000 litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) arrested with the convict, to be forfeited to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Truck with registration number XA 538 BGW released to its owner.