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Misappropriation

Jun 7, 2025

FRN vs Sunday Ekele

Humans

Sunday Ekele

Money bag

N2,930,029.00
Amount allegedly misappropriated

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused, being entrusted with property worth the said sum, by one Ayobami Oyeleye for the supply of pharmaceutical products which he allegedly sold and dishonestly misappropriated the money to his own use in violation of the legal contract which he made in regard to the said sum.

Calendar

564
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter granted him bail in the said sum of N2,000,000.00 (Two Million Naira) and a surety in like sum. The surety must own a property in Kaduna with a Certificate of Occupancy which should be verified by the court registrar. He also adjourned the matter for hearing.

Court house

Hon. Justice Darius Khobo
State High Court, Kaduna

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Sunday Ekele
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Darius Khobo, State High Court, Kaduna
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust and misappropriation.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Nov 21, 2023
Summary of Case
The accused, being entrusted with property worth the said sum, by one Ayobami Oyeleye for the supply of pharmaceutical products which he allegedly sold and dishonestly misappropriated the money to his own use in violation of the legal contract which he made in regard to the said sum.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Sunday Ekele – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Usman Abdullahi (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. E. K. Garba (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
564 day(s)
Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter granted him bail in the said sum of N2,000,000.00 (Two Million Naira) and a surety in like sum. The surety must own a property in Kaduna with a Certificate of Occupancy which should be verified by the court registrar. He also adjourned the matter for hearing.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable