Akwa Ibom polytechnic lecturer and cultist jailed for ₦50m extortion
Three people, including Abel Udo Jacob, a lecturer at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, and cultist Innocent Ntokon, have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a ₦50,000,000 extortion scheme. The court found that the victim, Edikan Jacob Jackson, was subjected to years of threats and harassment, resulting in significant financial and emotional harm. The lecturer acted as the syndicate's financial clearinghouse, while Ntokon led the intimidation efforts. The court also ordered restitution and forfeiture of vehicles linked to the crime.
What happened
- Innocent Ntokon and Abel Udo Jacob were convicted for their roles in extorting over ₦50,000,000 from Edikan Jacob Jackson.
- The court heard that between 2016 and 2020, Ntokon used threats and enforcers to force monthly payments from the victim.
- The lecturer received a 3-year sentence, while Ntokon was sentenced to 8 years, with jail terms to run concurrently.
- The court ordered the convicts to pay ₦25,000,000 in restitution and forfeit two vehicles to the State.
- The judge described the psychological trauma inflicted on the victim and rejected the lecturer's defence regarding the source of the funds.
