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Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by olillywales(m): 10:04am On Jan 26, 2016


Justice Raliat Adebiyi of a Lagos High Court sitting in Igbosere yesterday granted a former Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi, and four others bail of N20 million each in a N754,740,680 alleged fraud case.

Akpobolokemi and six other employees of the agency were arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly stealing N754,740,680 belonging to NIMASA.

The 13-count charge LD/2181C/15 filed before Justice Adebiyi bordered on allegations of stealing and forgery.

Akpobolokemi was arraigned alongside Captain Ezekiel Agaba, Ekene Nwakuche, Governor Amechee Juan, Vincent Udoye, Captain Adegboyega Sahib Olopoenia and a company, Gama Marine Nigeria Limited.

The 1st to 5th defendants (Akpobolokemi, Captain Agaba, Nwakuche, Juan, Udoye) were alleged to have between October 30, 2014 and May 6, 2015 converted to their personal use N346,844,680 property of NIMASA released to them for the implementation of Voluntary International Maritime Organisation Member State Audit Scheme (VIMSAS).



They were also alleged to have on or about May 28, 2015 with a dishonest intent converted to their own use the sum of N257,000,000.00 released for the implementation of VIMSAS.

The defendants were alleged to have with intent to defraud knowingly forged a document titled “Re: Request For Payment as consultant for VIMSAS Administration Services” dated May 25, 2015, purported to have been issued by Aroward Consulting Limited.

The offences were said to be contrary to Section 409 and punishable under Section 285(1) of the Criminal Code Laws of Lagos State 2011.

They were also alleged to have forged a document titled : Re: Final Invoice for Consultancy services with respect to the development of VIMSAS Implementation framework, Reviews and Updates” dated April, 28, 2015.

Specifically, Captain Olopoenia, Udoye, and Gama Marine Nigeria Limited were alleged to have on February 2, 2015, with a dishonest intent converted to their own use the sum of N16,000,000.00 property of NIMASA.

However, all of the defendants pleaded not guilty and their counsels urged the court to admit them to bail on the existing conditions for which they were given bail in sister cases pending before the Federal High Court.

Addressing the court, Dr. Joseph Nwobike (SAN), counsel to Akpobolokemi (1st defendant), informed the court that his client is facing three other similar charges before the Federal High Court in Lagos and had been granted bail.

He submitted that the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJA) encourages judicial officers to grant bail in liberal terms and conditions.

He urged the court to stand on the existing bail conditions granted Akpobolokemi adding that there were sufficient materials before the court to enable it grant bail to the first defendant.

Nwobike also drew the attention of the court to a ruling delivered by Justice Onigbanjo of an Ikeja High Court where an accused person was granted bail based on existing conditions of bail granted by another court.

The other defence counsels aligned with the submissions of Nwobike and moved for bail in liberal terms.

However, in her ruling, Justice Adebiyi refused the request to admit the defendants to bail based on the stated conditions.

She held that it would be practically impossible for her to compel the sureties to produce the defendants if they (defendants) absconded.

Justice Adebiyi, however, granted the first to fifth defendants bail in the sum of N20 million with two sureties in the like sum.

She also granted the sixth and seventh defendants bail in the sum of N2 million with two sureties in the like sum.

The sureties must be gainfully employed and must reside in Lagos State. The sureties are to swear to an affidavit of means to be verified by the court.

The matter was adjourned till February 24, 26, 29 and March 18, 21 respectively for trial.


http://thenationonlineng.net/ex-nimasa-chief-admitted-to-n20m-bail/

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Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by Nobody: 10:08am On Jan 26, 2016
undecided
Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by DONSMITH123(m): 10:22am On Jan 26, 2016
However, in her ruling, Justice Adebiyi refused the request to admit the defendants to bail based on the stated conditions.


mtchew.

Akpobolokemi and six other employees of the agency were arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly stealing N754,740,680 belonging to NIMASA.
Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by cutetopsey(f): 10:22am On Jan 26, 2016
shocked shocked shocked

This is shocking!

20milliom out of what? Dunno why all these judges are giving verdict this way? When some one stole money of about 800 million and was asked to bail out with 20million. Even though all facts and evidences points towards him and his colleagues as the real culprit.

Then, the information this is passing to Nigerians is that any citizen can loot up any available money and get bailed out with just 5% of the stolen money at the end of the day. This shows its a business deal with huge gain..........Just saying anyway......

I think there should be a proper and more sophisticated judgement against this kind of case subsequently. It shouldn't continue this way. I rest my case.

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Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by MadCow1: 10:22am On Jan 26, 2016
A Nigga accused of stealing 750 Million naira gets granted a bail of 20 Million naira? shocked shocked shocked shocked




That Judge needs to be investigated by the EFCC and Psychiatric Doctors. angry

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Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by timilehin007(m): 10:22am On Jan 26, 2016
Where do you expect a common man to get 20million




Mr Adeboye.
Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by NigeriaReports: 10:23am On Jan 26, 2016
grin grin
Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by Sunnycliff(m): 10:23am On Jan 26, 2016
Efcc and their initial gra gra.

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Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by trailblaiza(m): 10:23am On Jan 26, 2016
chai1
Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by mayorkyzo: 10:23am On Jan 26, 2016
Okay...hope they don't arrest him and charge him with another crime when he meets his bail conditions..
Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by Peebam: 10:24am On Jan 26, 2016
Just 20 million? After all him loot

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Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by blazetitov: 10:24am On Jan 26, 2016
N20M only?? shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked


What kind of a judge is this? Well, her decision is based on her personal conviction. She is definitely writing her own appraisal for Nigerians to judge.

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Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by modath(f): 10:24am On Jan 26, 2016
Say what shocked shocked shocked shocked

No cause for alarm though, he has 5 cases simultaneously, so he can't wriggle out of all.

Hope the CJN has taken taken notice of the saboteur of a judge though....

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Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by kachnov(m): 10:26am On Jan 26, 2016
Investigation should be done properly before arraigning this guys to avoid all this back and forth"worthness"


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Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by kulobyno: 10:27am On Jan 26, 2016
If I hear say all this bail money are properly accounted for.
Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by Yeahreen(m): 10:27am On Jan 26, 2016
Smh for dis country

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Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by tolexy007(m): 10:28am On Jan 26, 2016
angry angry
Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by ril19(m): 10:28am On Jan 26, 2016
So na dis dry man naim pack all dat money? undecided

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Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by eleko1: 10:28am On Jan 26, 2016
What a man can do,a woman can't DO BETTER sad embarassed.

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Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by Ameanux(m): 10:28am On Jan 26, 2016
Ok
Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by anonimi: 10:29am On Jan 26, 2016
MadCow1:
A Nigga accused of stealing 750 Million naira gets granted a bail of 20 Million naira? shocked shocked shocked shocked

How much is Metuh charged for?
What is the amount of his bail?
Yet zombies cannot see Buhari is NOT fighting any war against corruption.
No!
He is simply on a targeted revenge mission.


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Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by BIGTinfotech: 10:30am On Jan 26, 2016
All this people should be facing firing squad and not facing a direction to the house they built with questionable funds.

We copied the law from the British, meanwhile the crime committed there is often less grievous. It's High time we had our custom made laws that handles our peculiar crimes.

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Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by Nobody: 10:32am On Jan 26, 2016
blazetitov:
N20M only?? shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked


What kind of a judge is this? Well, her decision is based on her personal conviction. She is definitely writing her own appraisal by Nigerians.
..........
Yes !!! 20 million Naira only! The National Yam wey em Chop no reach inter BILLIONS. ......

Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by DirtyGold: 10:33am On Jan 26, 2016
20milion Only? I was enjoying the anti-corruption war movie but, this episode is certianly a letdown

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Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by jaydee87(m): 10:33am On Jan 26, 2016
where are we heading to in this country we always giving bail terms to real thieves but give sentences to mere thieves. why are we all hypocrites in Nigeria.. all those guilty of theft that led to the depreciation of our countries value should be jailed and all money collected back... buhari should look in this...

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Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by TonyeBarcanista(m): 10:34am On Jan 26, 2016
Akpobolokemi is a fine gentleman. I believe that he won't jump bail. The bail condition is fair enough


Let justice be done...
Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by pedrilo: 10:34am On Jan 26, 2016
buhari wants to generate revenue from bail money through incessant arrest and arraignment. this judge is smart.

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Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by anonimi: 10:36am On Jan 26, 2016
jaydee87:
where are we heading to in this country we always giving bail terms to real thieves but give sentences to mere thieves. why are we all hypocrites in Nigeria.. all those guilty of theft that led to the depreciation of our countries value should be jailed and all money collected back... buhari should look in this...

Yes we are all HYPOCRITES with this media movie trial that has led to no conviction yet.


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Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by HoLEEsinner: 10:36am On Jan 26, 2016
It's so pathetic our courts and justices are nothing to write home about, Patrick was alleged of 750m fraud and got away with 20m bail, while Olisa was alleged of getting 400m from $2.1billion arms deal and was told to pay the sum of 300m and 600m.

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Re: Patrick Akpobolokemi Granted N20million Bail by anonimi: 10:41am On Jan 26, 2016
HoLEEsinner:
It's so pathetic our courts and justices are nothing to write home about, Patrick was alleged of 750m fraud and got away with 20m bail, while Olisa was alleged of getting 400m from $2.1billion arms deal and was told to pay the sum of 300m and 600m.

Na so e be oh.
We are in the lawless tribal jungle of BuhariSTAN.
What can we expect from a government led by the dull, daft & dumb Confused One


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