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Illegal dealing in oil products

May 26, 2026

FRN vs Umaru Hussaini

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Umaru Hussaini

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Illegal dealing in oil products

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Case Summary
The Defendant was allegedly intercepted by men of the Nigerian Army, 6 Division, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, while distributing Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) using Trucks, Tankers, Escavator without license to deal in oil products.

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Case Update
In view the Defendant's guilty plea, the trial judge consequently convicted and sentenced him to a fine of N100,000.00.

Court house

Hon. Justice A. T. Mohammed
Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Umaru Hussaini
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice A. T. Mohammed, Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on illegal dealing in petroleum products.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jul 30, 2019
Summary of Case
The Defendant was allegedly intercepted by men of the Nigerian Army, 6 Division, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, while distributing Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) using Trucks, Tankers, Escavator without license to deal in oil products.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Umaru Hussaini – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. C.N.Wolucho (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. M. T. Iko (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
In view the Defendant's guilty plea, the trial judge consequently convicted and sentenced him to a fine of N100,000.00.