Make-up artiste faces N242,000 theft charge

An 18-year-old make-up artiste, Damilola Olarenwaju, was yesterday arraigned at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly stealing N242,000.

Olarenwaju, a resident of Mushin, Lagos, is being tried for stealing.

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Prosecuting Inspector Aondohemba Koti alleged that the accused committed the offence on January 16 at Post Office, Mushin, adding that he stole the money belonging to Mrs. Tolulope Adepitan.

He said the accused fraudulently converted N242, 000, being proceeds from the sale of Knor Seasoning, to personal use.