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Impersonation

May 27, 2025

FRN vs Tobor Efeturi Godspower

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Tobor Efeturi Godspower

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Impersonation

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have fraudulently impersonated one 'Stephen Townsend', purporting to be a military man stationed in Syria, with intent to gain advantage for himself and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 22(2)(b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015.

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Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to four years imprisonment on each of the two counts with an option of N600,000.00 (Six Hundred Thousand Naira) fine on each of the counts. The exhibits were ordered forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice Akintayo Aluko
Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Tobor Efeturi Godspower
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Akintayo Aluko, Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
2-count charge bordering on fraudulent impersonation and possession of fraudulent documents.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Apr 22, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have fraudulently impersonated one 'Stephen Townsend', purporting to be a military man stationed in Syria, with intent to gain advantage for himself and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 22(2)(b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Tobor Efeturi Godspower – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. S. I. Suleiman (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 him to four years imprisonment on each of the two counts with an option of N600,000.00 (Six Hundred Thousand Naira) fine on each of the counts. The exhibits were ordered forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.