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Misappropriation

Jun 15, 2025

FRN vs Solomon Okonkwo

Humans

Solomon Okonkwo

Money bag

N2,650,000.00
Amount allegedly misappropriated

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused person allegedly obtained the said sum from the complainant for the supply of Shortwave Diathermy Machine but fraudulently diverted the money to his personal use.

Calendar

0
Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
The trial judge, while delivering judgment, held that the prosecution has proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and consequently convicted and sentenced the defendant to one-year imprisonment with an option of N50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira) fine. The judge also ordered the convict to restitute to the victim the sum of N2,800,000 (Two Million, Eight Hundred Thousand Naira), and in the event, he fails to restitute the victim, the defendant shall serve additional one-year prison term.

Court house

Hon. Justice Maryam Sabo
State High Court, Kano

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - violated

Case Information
Solomon Okonkwo
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Maryam Sabo, State High Court, Kano
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on breach of trust and misappropriation.
Date of 1st Arraignment
2021
Summary of Case
The accused person allegedly obtained the said sum from the complainant for the supply of Shortwave Diathermy Machine but fraudulently diverted the money to his personal use.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Solomon Okonkwo – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Sadiq Hussaini (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Violated
Court Decision
The trial judge, while delivering judgment, held that the prosecution has proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and consequently convicted and sentenced the defendant to one-year imprisonment with an option of N50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira) fine. The judge also ordered the convict to restitute to the victim the sum of N2,800,000 (Two Million, Eight Hundred Thousand Naira), and in the event, he fails to restitute the victim, the defendant shall serve additional one-year prison term.