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Employment scam

Jun 23, 2025

FRN vs Solomon Ogodo (Superintendent of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC))

Humans

Solomon Ogodo

Money bag

N12,200,000.00
Amount allegedly scammed

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused on different occasions allegedly hoodwinked members of the public into parting with different sums of money in the guise of securing employment for their relatives in the Nigeria Correctional Services (NCoS). He also allegedly forged offers of provisional appointments for some applicants into the Nigeria Correctional Services.

Calendar

928
Day(s) since arraignment

Court house

Hon. Justice M.S. Idris
FCT High Court, Jabi, Abuja

Case Information
Solomon Ogodo
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice M.S. Idris, FCT High Court, Jabi, Abuja
Nature and Number of Charges
5-count charge bordering on forgery, employment racketeering, and fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Dec 8, 2022
Summary of Case
The accused on different occasions allegedly hoodwinked members of the public into parting with different sums of money in the guise of securing employment for their relatives in the Nigeria Correctional Services (NCoS). He also allegedly forged offers of provisional appointments for some applicants into the Nigeria Correctional Services.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Solomon Ogodo (Superintendent of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Osita Eze (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Mashkur Salisu (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
928 day(s)