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  • Security guards arraigned for N3m goods theft

    Security guards arraigned for N3m goods theft

    Four security guards, who allegedly broke into a plaza in Lagos and stole goods valued at N3 million, were on Wednesday brought before a Surulere Magistrates’ Court.

    The men were, however, released on N400, 000 with four sureties in like sum after pleading not guilty.

    The Chief Magistrate, Mr A.A. Paul, who gave the ruling, said the sureties must be gainfully employed and should also provide evidence of tax payments to the government.

    The accused — Abolarinwa Azeez, 34; Ogbole Okatipu, 26; Ferdinand Muolokwu, 34; and Okorie Ifeanyi, 32 — are facing a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, burglary and stealing.
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    Police Prosecutor Anthonia Osayande told the court that the accused with others still at large committed the offences on June 11 at Mio Plaza at No. 1, Alhaji Masha Road, Surulere.

    ‎According to him, the four guards conspired and broke into the plaza and stole 14 units of Ipod touch (phones) valued at N3 million, property of Lords Ltd.

    He alleged that they also stole three Dell laptops, 80 hard drive and a DVD player valued at N250,000 belonging to Hyperlink Ltd.

    The offences contravened Sections 287, 287, 309 (1-2), 410 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015 (Revised).

    The case was adjourned until July 18 for mention.

  • Two men charged with anal sex, affray in Lagos

    Two men charged with anal sex, affray in Lagos

    Two men — Promise Oluwabunkenoye and Kehinde Abiola — on Wednesday appeared before a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos charged with anal sex.

    The accused — ‎Oluwabunkenoye, 24, and Abiola, 29 — whose addresses are unknown, are  facing a two-count charge of same-sex having sexual intercourse and fighting in the public‎.

    ‎The duo, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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    The Police Prosecutor, Sgt. Anthonia Osayande told the court that the accused with others still at large committed the offences at City Centre Hotel at Ijeshatedo in Surulere about 3.00.p.m. on June 1.
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    Osayande said the accused were caught by a police patrol team fighting publicly over non-payment of money for sexual acts.

    She alleged that while the police interrogated them, one of the accused confessed to the fact that the he was invited to Romeo and Juliet Hotel located at Ejigbo on May 28 at 5.00 a.m. for anal sex.

    ‎“He promised to pay some money if he consented to the act, but the accused refused to pay after enjoying himself.”’

    ‎He noted that the offences contravened Sections 54 and 136 of the Criminal Law of  Lagos State 2015 (Revised).

    The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Ipaye Nwachukwu, granted bail to the accused in the sum of N100,000 each with two sureties each in like sum.

    She ordered ‎that the accused should submit their passport-size photographs to the court registrar.

    Nwachukwu  said  one of the sureties must be a blood relation of the accused, while the other must be a cleric or a community leader.

    In addition, the sureties should provide evidence of tax payment to the government.

    She adjourned the case until Aug. 3 for mention.‎

  • Man docked for child defilement, granted bail

    Man docked for child defilement, granted bail

    A 47-year-old man, Nwachukwu Silas, who allegedly defiled a four-year-old girl in the toilet, was on Wednesday granted reprieve on the orders of a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.

    He was released on a bail of N200,000 with two sureties in like sum.

    The accused had pleaded not guilty to the charge of child defilement.‎

    But the prosecutor, Sgt. Anthonia Osayande, insisted that the accused committed the offence on April 21 at about 11.20.a.m. at No. 6, Obadeyi Ojo St., Surulere.

    ‎She alleged that the accused, who lives in a house not too far from Obadeyi Ojo Street, was fond of coming to use the toilet in the house.

    “He came to use the toilet again that morning and he saw the four-year-old girl playing in the lonely compound.

    “He took the girl to the bathroom/toilet, removed her pant and was trying to penetrate.

    “A neighbour heard the girl’s cry, ran to the toilet and caught the accused in the act,” Osayande told the court.

    The offence contravened Sections 263(1) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015 (Revised).

    ‎The Chief Magistrate, Mrs. A. Ipaye-Nwachukwu, who granted the bail, said one of the sureties must be a blood relation of the accused, while the second surety should be a civil servant of not less than Grade Level 14.

    She also directed that the sureties to provide an evidence of tax payment to the Lagos State Government.

    ‎The magistrate adjourned the case until July 10.

     

  • Man faces child defilement charge.

    A Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Wednesday granted bail in the sum of N200,000 to one Daniel Okon who allegedly defiled his neighbours four-year-old daughter.

    ‎Chief Magistrate A. Ipaye-Nwachukwu also ordered that Okon,36, should produce two sureties, one of whom should be a civil servant of Grade Level 14 or above.

    She directed that the other surety must be a landlord in Lagos State.

    Ipaye-Nwachukwu added that the sureties should provide evidence of tax payment.

    Okon, who resides at Aguda in Surulere, Lagos, had pleaded not guilty to counts of defilement and indecent treatment of a minor.

    ‎‎The prosecutor, Sgt. Anthonia Osayande, earlier told the court that the accused lured the child into his apartment and had sexual intercourse with her while her parents were away.

    She said that Okon committed the offences at 11.56.a.m. on April 21.

    ‎The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the alleged offences contravene Sections 137 and 135(1) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

    The case has been adjourned until June 27 for mention.

     

  • Man gets N200,000 bail for defiling minor

    A 29-year-old man, Ismaila Wahab,who allegedly defiled a nine-year-old girl, was on Wednesday released on a bail of N200, 000 on the orders of a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.

    Ikwechukwu , a resident of No. 24, Shonibare St.,Isolo, Lagos, is being tried for a three count charge of indecent treatment, defilement and threat to life.

    ‎‎The prosecutor, Sgt. Anthonia Osayande told the court that the accused committed the offences on April 6 at No. 24, Shonibare St.,Isolo, Lagos.

    ‎‎She said the accused assaulted the underage girl by forcibly inserting his manhood into her private part.

    The accused forcefully had carnal knowledge of the girl and also threatened to kill her if she dare tell anyone about the crime he committed, Osayande said.

    “The girl’s parents, who reside in the same compound with the accused, reported the case to the police after their daughter narrated her ordeal.”

    ‎The offences contravened Sections  56 (1a), 135(1) and 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.

    ‎The accused pleaded innocence of the offences.

    The ‎ Chief Magistrate, Mrs Ipaye Nwachukwu, granted the accused bail in the sum of N200, 000 with two sureties in like sum, one of who must be a civil servant of  not less than Grace Level 14 while the other surety should be a landlord in Lagos State.

    She said the sureties  should also provide evidence of tax payment to the government.

    The magistrate directed that the case file should be duplicated and a copy sent to the State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for advice.

    The case has been adjourned until May 30.

  • Teenager docked over assault, malicious damage

    A young man, Chidiebere Nnadozie, 17, who allegedly damaged a woman’s blouse worth N6, 500 was on Friday docked at a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.

    Nnadozie, resident at 12, Sesan Moyegun St., Ijeshatedo, Lagos is charged with assault and malicious damage.

    The prosecutor, Sgt. Anthonia Osayande, told the court that the accused committed the offences on April 3, at about 9.30 p.m at 12, Sesan Moyegun St., Ijeshatedo area of Lagos.

    She said that the accused assaulted Ogechi Thompson, a 32-year-old woman who resides in the same compound with Nnadozie.

    According to the prosecutor, the accused attacked Ogechi, giving her several fist-blows on her face and mouth over a misunderstanding.

    She also alleged that the accused maliciously tore the woman’s blouse, valued at N6, 500.

    Osayande told the court that the offences contravened sections 173 and 350 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.

    The accused pleaded innocence to the charges.

    The Senior Chief Magistrate, Mrs Ipaye Nwachukwu, granted bail to the accused in the sum of N50, 000, with one surety in like sum.

    She ordered that the surety must be gainfully employed and should provide evidence of tax payment and have his address verified.

    The court adjourned the case until May 5.

     

  • Man faces child defilement, gets N500, 000 bail

    A 25-year-old man, Igwe Ikechukwu , who allegedly defiled an eight-year-old girl, was on Wednesday released on bail on the orders of a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.

    The ‎ Chief Magistrate, Mrs Ipaye Nwachukwu, granted him bail in the sum of N500, 000 and also asked him to deposit N100, 000 into the account of the court’s registrar.‎

    Nwachukwu said one of the sureties must be a civil servant on at least Grade Level 14, while the other surety must be a landlord in Lagos state.

    In addition, the sureties should provide evidence of tax payment to the government.

    The magistrate directed that the case file should be duplicated and a copy sent to the State Director of Public Prosecutions for advice.

    Ikechukwu , a resident of No. 28, Baloo St., Otto in Ebute Meta, Lagos, had pleaded not guilty to the charges of attempt to penetrate and indecent treatment of the minor.

    ‎‎The prosecutor, Sgt. Anthonia Osayande told the court that the accused committed the offences on March 23 at his apartment at about 2. 00p.m.

    ‎‎Osayande said the accused indecently treated the eight-year-old girl and also attempted to penetrate her leaving her with bruises.

    ‎The offences contravened Sections 135 and 260 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.

    The case was adjourned until May 30.

     

  • Suspected child defiler gets N500, 000 bail

    A 32-year-old man, Chibuike Marizu, who allegedly defiled an 11-year-old girl, was on Monday released on a bail of N500, 000 on the orders of a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.

    Marizu is facing a charge of defilement to which he pleaded not guilty before ‎Chief Magistrate Ipaye Nwachukwu.

    ‎She said one of the sureties must be a civil servant of not less than Grade Level 14, while the other surety must be a landed property owner in Lagos with an evidence of tax payment.

    Nwachukwu directed that the case file should be duplicated and a copy sent to the State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for advice.

    The prosecutor, Sgt. Anthonia Osayande had told the court that ‎ the accused committed the offence at No. 3, Yinka Bello St., NEPA Bus Stop in Ejigbo area of Lagos at about 8.00 a.m. on Feb.23.

    ‎She said the accused, whose shop is located at No. 3, Yinka Bello Street, sent the 11-year-old girl on an errand and on her return, he closed the door of the shop and assaulted her sexually. ‎

    ‎Osayande said the girl reported the incident to her mother which led to the arrest of the accused.

    ‎The offence contravened Sections 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2011.‎

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the section prescribes life imprisonment for child defilement.‎

    ‎The case was adjourned until May 9.

     

  • Man in court over alleged defilement of minor

    A 28-year-old man, Chikaodiri Agwu, who allegedly defiled a minor, on Wednesday appeared before a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on a count charge.

    Agwu, a resident of Ajakaiye Street on Onipetesi Estate, Mangoro area of Lagos, was charged with having sexual intercourse with his 9-year-old female neighbour.

    The prosecutor, Sgt. Anthonia Osayande, told the court that ‎the accused committed the offence at his residence on Jan. 16.
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    She said the accused took the girl to his apartment and had carnal knowledge of her in contravention of Section 139 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.‎
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    The accused, however, pleaded not guilty, and was granted bail by Chief Magistrate Ipaye Nwachukwu in the sum of N200, 000 with two sureties in like sum.‎

    Ipaye held that one of the sureties must be a blood relation of the accused, while the other must be a community leader or cleric with evidence of tax payment.

    She adjourned the case till March 30 mention.