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Jun 12, 2026

FRN vs Rowaye Jubril (Managing Director of Brila Energy Ltd)

Humans

Rowaye Jubril

Money bag

N963,796,199.85
Amount allegedly scammed

Money bag

Case Summary
The Defendant was accused of defrauding the Federal Government by falsely claiming, through a forged document, subsidy accrued to Brila Energy Limited under the Petroleum Support Fund for the importation of 13,155,807MT or 17,393,767 litres of Petroleum Motor Spirit, PMS.

Calendar

1,284
Day(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
The trial judge sentenced the accused to 10 years imprisonment and ordered the company to pay the sum of N963,796,199.85m in restitution to the Federal Government.

Court house

Hon. Justice L. A. Okunnu
State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Rowaye Jubril
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice L. A. Okunnu, State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
13-count charge bordering on forgery and obtaining money under false pretense.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Nov 13, 2012
Summary of Case
The Defendant was accused of defrauding the Federal Government by falsely claiming, through a forged document, subsidy accrued to Brila Energy Limited under the Petroleum Support Fund for the importation of 13,155,807MT or 17,393,767 litres of Petroleum Motor Spirit, PMS.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Rowaye Jubril (Managing Director of Brila Energy Ltd) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Hon. Justice L. A. Okunnu (State High Court Judge)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Seidu Atteh (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
1,284 day(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable
Court Decision
The trial judge sentenced the accused to 10 years imprisonment and ordered the company to pay the sum of N963,796,199.85m in restitution to the Federal Government.