A 25-year-old man, Babatunde Adeoye, who allegedly stabbed his girlfriend, Miss Kehijde Olomola with a broken bottle was on Thursday arraigned in a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State.
Tag: Akpan Ikem
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Man docked over theft of alloy rims
A 25-year-old man, Obinna Obiora, who stole two alloy rims worth N70,000 from one Mr Ziko Chukwuma, was on Friday, charged before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State.
The accused, whose address is unknown, is facing a one-count charge of stealing.
The Prosecutor, Insp. Akpan Ikem, told the court that the accused committed the offence on June 3 at a shopping complex located at Market Road, Badagry.
He added that the accused was supposed to deliver the items to a customer.
“The accused was supposed to carry the alloy rims to a customer that purchased them but instead of doing that, he took the rims and resold them,’’ he said.
Ikem noted that the offence committed contravened Section 285 of the Criminal laws of Lagos State, Nigeria (2015).
The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr Jimoh Adefioye, granted bail to the accused in the sum of N200,000 and a surety in like sum.
The case was adjourned till July 7, for further hearing.
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Two in court over theft of seven tyres
Two men, Laisi Emmanuel and Julius Oluwaseun, who stole seven tyres from one Jonathan Maduka, were on Friday brought before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State.
The defendants, whose addresses are unknown, are facing a one-count charge of stealing.
The Prosecutor, Insp. Akpan Ikem, told the court that the defendants committed the offence on April 15 at Water Corporation, Ajara Dokoh, Badagry.
According to Ikem, the defendants were to take the tyres whose value were unknown to the complainant’s warehouse but absconded with them.
“The defendants sold the tyres, spent the money and have been on the run since then,’’ he said.
Ikem said the offence contravened Section 285 of the Criminal law of Lagos State. 2011.
The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge levelled against them.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr Jimoh Adefioye, granted bail to the defendants in the sum of N500, 000 and two sureties each, who must provide evidence of tax payment to the Lagos State Government.
He, however, adjourned the case till June 17, for hearing.
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Commercial driver docked over alleged assault on passenger
A 44-year-old commercial driver, Alamu Olusegun, who allegedly assaulted one Kareem Suni, by beating him up, was on Tuesday arraigned in a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
Olusegun, whose address was not given, is facing a charge of assault.
The prosecutor, Insp. Akpan Ikem, had told the court that the accused committed the offence at AP Bus Stop, Ibiye, Badagry.
He said the accused gave the complainant several fist-blows that caused him severe injuries, after a disagreement they had over money.
“There was an argument between the complainant and the accused, and the defendant started beating him mercilessly. It was onlookers that rescued the complainant, “he said.
The prosecutor said that the accused was arrested by a policeman on duty at the bus stop where the incident occurred.Ikem said the offence contravened Section 171 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 171 provides for a three-year jail term for offenders.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr. Jimoh Adefioye, granted the accused bail in the sum of N100, 000 with one surety in like sum.The case was adjourned until June 6 for mention.
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Man in court over theft of recharge cards
An unemployed man, Chilobe Ani, 32, was on Tuesday arraigned before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State over alleged theft of recharge cards worth N70,000.
The accused, whose address is unknown, was arraigned on a charge of stealing.
The Prosecutor, Insp. Akpan Ikem, told court that the accused committed the offence on March 4 at Magbon Bus Stop in Badagry.
He said that the recharge cards belonged to one Sunday Ihekworogwo.
“The accused went to the stand where recharge cards are sold and did not see anyone at the spot, so he took the bag containing the recharge cards and ran away.
“He was caught by onlookers who saw what he did.’’
Ikem noted that the offence contravened Section 285 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Defense Counsel, Mr. Michael Adeite, pleaded with court to grant his client bail on liberal terms.
The Magistrate, Mr. Jimoh Adefioye, granted the accused bail in the sum of N100, 000 with two sureties in like sum.
The case was adjourned till April 12 for further hearing.