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Stealing

May 5, 2026

FRN vs Walford Ezemalu (Director of Anomak Hope Ventures Limited) & 1 other

Humans

Walford Ezemalu
& 1 other

Money bag

N6,630,000.00
Amount allegedly stolen

Money bag

Case Summary
The Defendants were alleged to have diverted the said sum to their personal use, monies meant for the sale of 33,000 liters of Automotive Gasoline Oil (AGO, diesel).

Calendar

143
Day(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
The trial judge, having found the 1st Defendant guilty of the 2-count charge preferred against him, convicted and sentenced him to seven (7) years imprisonment on each count, to run concurrently, without an option of fine. His company the 2nd Defendant, was however discharged and acquitted.

Court house

Hon. Justice O. A. Adegbehingbe
State High Court, Ondo

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Walford Ezemalu & 1 other
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice O. A. Adegbehingbe, State High Court, Ondo
Nature and Number of Charges
2-count charge bordering on stealing
Date of 1st Arraignment
Mar 18, 2019
Summary of Case
The Defendants were alleged to have diverted the said sum to their personal use, monies meant for the sale of 33,000 liters of Automotive Gasoline Oil (AGO, diesel).
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Walford Ezemalu (Director of Anomak Hope Ventures Limited) – Not Guilty
2. Anomak Hope Ventures Limited (Company) – Not Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
No prosecutors recorded
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
143 day(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable
Court Decision
The trial judge, having found the 1st Defendant guilty of the 2-count charge preferred against him, convicted and sentenced him to seven (7) years imprisonment on each count, to run concurrently, without an option of fine. His company the 2nd Defendant, was however discharged and acquitted.