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Employment scam

Jun 14, 2026

FRN vs Segun A. Odewale (Superintendent of NSCDC)

Humans

Segun A. Odewale

Money bag

N100,000.00
Amount allegedly scammed

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused allegedly used his office as a staff of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to confer unfair advantage on himself upon receipt of the said sum from a job saker on account of a promise to secure employment for her with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

Calendar

0
Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced the defendant to three years imprisonment on count one, and two years imprisonment on counts two and three respectively, all the sentences are to run concurrently. The recovered N100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) has been forfeited to the Federal Government.

Court house

Hon. Justice M. O. Agboola
State High Court, Osun

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Segun A. Odewale
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice M. O. Agboola, State High Court, Osun
Nature and Number of Charges
2-count charge bordering on employment scam.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Nov 22, 2022
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly used his office as a staff of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to confer unfair advantage on himself upon receipt of the said sum from a job saker on account of a promise to secure employment for her with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Segun A. Odewale (Superintendent of NSCDC) – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Muftau Abiodun Adediran (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Elijah Akaakohol (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced the defendant to three years imprisonment on count one, and two years imprisonment on counts two and three respectively, all the sentences are to run concurrently. The recovered N100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) has been forfeited to the Federal Government.