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  • Man docked for theft of two motorcycles

    A 22-year-old man, Lukuman Ibrahim, was on Thursday arraigned before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, for allegedly stealing two motorcycles worth  N455,000.

    Ibrahim of no fixed address, is facing a two-count charge of stealing and felony.

    The prosecutor, ASP. Akpan Ikem, told the court that the accused committed the offences on April 14, at about 3 a.m., at Magbon area.

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    Ikem said that the accused conspired with others at large to steal two motorcycles with registration numbers EKY 245QL and SMK 272 BK valued at N455,000.

    “These motorcycles belonged to Mr Sholeye Solomon and Ibrahim Wahab, the complainants.

    “The offences contravened Sections 409 and 285 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015,” the prosecutor said.

    The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty, while the Chief Magistrate, Patrick Adekomaya, admitted the accused to bail in the sum of N500, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

    The case was adjourned until June 6, for further hearing.

    NAN

  • Police docks man over alleged fraud

    The Police on Wednesday docked a 36-year-old man, Lateef Afolabi, at a Badagry Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly obtaining money by false pretense.

    Afolabi is facing a three-count charge of stealing,  obtaining by false pretense and breach of public peace.

    The Prosecutor, ASP Akpan Ikem, told the court that Afolabi conspired with others, now at large, to commit the offences on Oct. 6 around 2.00 p.m. at Badagry Roundabout.

    Ikem said that the defendant obtained N86, 000 from one Mrs Victoria Adeona on the pretence that he would supply her 30 bags of rice valued at N414,000.

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    He said that the accused also caused a breach of the peace by instigating members of the public against the complainant when she demanded for her money or the items.

    The prosecutor said the offences contravened Sections 409, 311 and 166 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (Revised).

    The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty.

    The Chief Magistrate, Aka Bashorun, granted him bail in the sum of N50, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

    He adjourned hearing in the case until Dec. 17.

  • Man in court over alleged house breaking, stealing

    A 25-year-old man, Samuel Dosu,  who allegedly broke into a house and stole property valued at N97,000, was on Thursday docked before a Badagry Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State.

    Dosu is facing a four-count charge of breaking and entry, stealing, breach of peace and felony.

    The Prosecutor, ASP. Akpan Ikem, told the court that Dosu conspired with others now at large to commit the offence on Oct. 7, between 9.00a.m and 5.00p.m at Ajara Tako 1, Badagry area of Lagos.

    Ikem said that the accused broke and entered a house through the fence and burglary proof of the complainant, Adelayo Taylor.

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    The prosecutor added that the accused stole N7,000 and jewelries valued at N90, 000, totalling N97, 000, belonging to the complainant.

    “The accused also attempted to escape from lawful custody with handcuff by jumping the fence and took to his heels,” he said.

    Ikem said that the offences contravened Sections 409, 307, 285 and 106 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (Revised).

    The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges.

    The Chief Magistrate, Lazarus Hotepo, granted the accused bail of N100, 000 and two sureties in like sum.

    Hotepo adjourned hearing in the case until Nov. 6.

    NAN

  • Man, 34, assaults ex-wife, gets N100, 000 bail

    A 34-year-old male applicant, Ezechi Onuoha, who allegedly assaulted his ex-wife, Ifeoma Onuoha, has been released on bail in the sum of N100,000 on the orders of a Badagry Magistrates’ Court.

    Charged with a two-count offence of assault and act of irresponsibility, the accused has pleaded not guilty.

    Chief Magistrate Patrick Adekomaiya, who gave the ruling, said the accused should produce two sureties in like sum.

    Earlier, the Prosecutor, ASP Akpan Ikem, told the court that the accused on Aug. 8 at 7.00 p.m. at No. 5 Abdullahi St., Oto-Awori area of Lagos, physically assaulted Ifeoma.

    Ikem also alleged that the accused failed to live up to his responsibility to both his ex-wife and the two children of the union.

    The offences contravened Sections 56 and 245 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015 (Revised).

    Hearing in the case has been adjourned until Oct. 15.

  • Three men docked for assaulting policeman

    Three men were on Wednesday brought before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly beating a police sergeant while on duty.

    The accused — Gideon Nnanedu, 36; Kenneth Mba, 28; and Christian Ifegbu — all residents of Oko-Afo near Badagry, are being tried for assault, breach of peace and felony.

    The three men assaulted Sgt. Benard Achon attached to Morogbo Police Station, Badagry, by beating him while on official duty, according to Prosecutor Akpan Ikem.

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    He said the accused committed the offences on July 31 about 9.30 a.m. at Oko-Afo.

    The offences contravened Sections 172, 166 and 404 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015 (Revised).The accused pleaded not guilty.

    In his ruling, Chief Magistrate Patrick Adekomaiya granted them bail in the sum of N100, 000 each with two sureties each in like sum.

    He adjourned the  case until Sept. 5 for hearing.

  • Man docked for alleged fake vision, obtaining N400,000 to avert death

    A 36-year-old man, Temitope Adeite was on Friday arraigned in a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State for allegedly obtaining N400, 000 from one Mrs Emmanuella Obafemi over fake vision.

    Adeite, whose address was not provided, was alleged to have collected the money from his victim to appease the gods over a vision he saw that the woman would die.

    The accused was charged with obtaining under false pretenses contravening Section 322 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

    The Police Prosecutor, Insp. Akpan Ikem told the court that the accused committed the offence sometime in March at Ikoga area of Badagry.

    “The accused collected the money from the complainant, Mrs Emmanuella Obafemi, to appease the gods over a vision he saw that the woman would die.

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    “He converted the money to his personal use and went on a spending spree but later ran away when he realises that the police were after him.

    “He was later arrested, brought for questioning and charged before this court,” he said.

    The accused person pleaded not guilty to the charge.

    In a ruling, Chief Magistrate, Jimoh Adefioye granted the accused bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum.

    Adefioye said the sureties should show evidence of tax payments to the Lagos State Government.

    He adjourned the case until May 23 for mention.

    NAN

  • Man docked for stealing N6,000 from Bet9ja

    Man docked for stealing N6,000 from Bet9ja

    A 24-year-old unemployed man, Joshua Thomas, was on Monday brought before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, over alleged stealing of N6,000 from Bet9ja, a betting company.

    The accused, whose address is unknown, is facing a count charge.

    The prosecutor, Insp. Akpan Ikem, told the court that the accused committed the offence on Jan. 26 at a Bet9ja shop on old NEPA Road, Badagry.

    He said that one Mr Bolaji Avoseh was the attendant in the shop.

    “The accused came into the shop pretending to bet on some football matches going on.

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    “He distracted the attendant and stole N6,000 from the shop, while the attendant was placing the bet for him.

    “He was apprehended by someone who saw everything,” the prosecutor said.

    Ikem said that the offence contravened Section 285 of the Criminal Code of Lagos State, 2011.

    The accused, however, pleaded innocence of the charge.

    The Chief Magistrate, Mr Jimoh Adefioye, granted him bail of N20, 000 and a surety in like sum.

    Adefioye adjourned the case until Feb. 28 for substantive hearing.

     

     

  • Police arraign three for possession of marijuana

    Police arraign three for possession of marijuana

    The police, on Wednesday, arraigned three men before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, presided over by Mr Jimoh Adefioye for alleged possession of six wraps of marijuana.

    The accused persons are; Chinonso Izueke, Oyam Raphael and Omokpia Ogbemudia.

    The trio, whose addresses were not made available, are facing one- count charge of unlawful possession of marijuana.

    The Police Prosecutor, Inspector Akpan Ikem, told the court that the accused committed the offence on Nov. 29 at Marina area of Badagry, Lagos State.

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    He alleged that the accused persons were smoking marijuana at a bar when they were apprehended by the security guards.

    “After searching them, six wraps of weed were found on them and they were handed over to the police,” he said.

    Ikem said the offence contravened Section 5 (1) (b) Cap. of the Indian Hemp Act, Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

    However, the accused persons pleaded not guilty to the offence.

    The chief magistrate granted each of the accused persons bail in the sum of N100,000 and three sureties in like sum.

    Adefioye adjourned the case to Jan. 17 for further hearing.

  • Court docks man for alleged theft

    Court docks man for alleged theft

    A 20-year-old, Akeem Alhassan, who allegedly stole his girlfriend’s mobile tablet valued at N45,000 and sold it, on Wednesday appeared in a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State.

    The accused, whose address is unknown, is facing a charge of stealing to which he pleaded not guilty.

    According to Police Prosecutor Akpan Ikem, the accused committed the offence on Sept. 18 at J5 area of Seme border between Nigeria and Benin Republic.

    Ikem said the accused’s girlfriend, Beatrice Agbor, gave him the tablet for safekeeping when she was travelling.

    “The accused sold off the tablet and used the money to buy some cartons of biscuits.”

    Ikem said the offence contravened Section 285 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

    The section provides three years imprisonment for offenders.

    The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

    Magistrate Jimoh Adefioye granted bail to the accused in the sum of N100,000 with a surety in like sum and adjourned the case until Oct. 25 for mention.

    NAN

  • Man docked for theft of electrical cables

    Man docked for theft of electrical cables

    A 22-year-old man, Samuel Adedamola, on Thursday, appeared before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State, accused of stealing electric cables worth N20,000.

    The accused, whose address is unknown, pleaded not guilty to the one count charge of stealing.

    The prosecutor, Insp. Akpan Ikem, told the court that the accused committed the offence on Sept. 8 at the office of the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) at Seme.

    “The accused broke into the premises and stole some cable wires.

    “He was about escaping with them when he was caught by the security guard,” he said.

    Ikem said the offence committed contravened Section 285 of the Criminal law of Lagos State, Nigeria.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the offence stipulates a three years jail term if found liable.

    The Chief Magistrate, Mr Jimoh Adefioye, however, granted bail to the accused in the sum of N100, 000 with a surety in like sum and adjourned the case till Oct. 4 for mention.