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  • Court arraigns man for assaulting police officer

    Court arraigns man for assaulting police officer

    A 39-year-old tricycle driver, Agboola Seun, who allegedly assaulted a police officer, was on Wednesday brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court,  Lagos.

    Seun, who resides at No. 3, Iresi St., Orile-Agege, Lagos, is facing a two-count charge of assault and conspiracy.

    The Prosecutor, Insp. Victor Eruada, told court that the accused committed the offences with some others still at large on Aug. 21 at Iyana-Ipaja, a Lagos suburb.

    Eruada said the accused beat up Sgt. Okoyomo Emmanuel, who tried to arrested him for a traffic offence.

    “The accused and his accomplice descended on him and beat him to a pulp.”

    The offences contravened Sections 172 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (Revised).

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 172 prescribes a three-year jail term for assault, while Section 411 provides two years for conspiracy.

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

    The Magistrate, Mrs G.O. Anifowoshe, granted him bail in the sum of N25, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

    He said the sureties should be gainfully employed and should show evidence of a two-year tax payments to the Lagos State Government.

    Anifowoshe adjourned the case until Sept. 20 for mention.

  • Court docks man for motorcycle theft

    Court docks man for motorcycle theft

    A 26-year-old commercial motorcyclist, Peter Ogunbiyi, was on Wednesday charged before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a motorcycle valued at N225,000.

    Ogunbiyi, who lives at No. 5, Matogun Road, Ogun on then Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.

    The accused, however, denied the charges.

    But the prosecutor, Insp. Victor Eruada, told the court that the accused and others at large committed the offences on Aug. 9 at Olusesi Bus Stop, Iju Ishaga, a Lagos suburb.

    He said the accused stole the motorcycle from where it was parked in the night, property of the complainant, Mr Jagun Fatai.

    “The accused was later apprehended by a security guard.”

    The offences contravened Sections 287 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 287 stipulates a three-year jail term for stealing, while Section 411 provides two years for conspiracy.

    The Magistrate, Mrs G. O. Anifowoshe, granted the accused bail in the sum of N200, 000 with two sureties like sum and adjourned the case until Sept. 19 for trial.

  • Technician in court for stealing foodstuff

    Technician in court for stealing foodstuff

    A 28-year-old generator technician, Kazeem Osulana, on Monday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, charged with breaking into a shop and stealing foodstuff, worth N40,000.

    Osulana, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of burglary and stealing.

    The Prosecutor, Insp Victor Eruada, told the court that the accused committed the offences on July 26 at No. 30, Amosun Str., Oko-Oba in Lagos State.

    He said the accused broke into the shop of the complainant, one Gloria Umanah, and stole half a bag of rice valued at N10, 000, blending machine valued N20,000 and some packets of Semovita also valued at N10,000.

    “Umanah received a telephone call informing her that Osulana broke into her shop to steal but had been caught,” the prosecutor said.

    The offences contravened Section 287 and 309 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

    However, Osulana pleaded not guilty to the charges.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that section 309 prescribes a three-year jail term for the offence of stealing.

    The Magistrate, Mrs G.O. Anifowoshe, in her ruling, granted the accused N40, 000 bail with two sureties in like sum.

    Anifowoshe said the sureties, who should be a blood relation of the accused, should also show evidence of three years tax payment to the Lagos State Government.

    She adjourned the case until Aug. 30 for mention.

  • Motorcyclist in court over theft of car battery, other items

    Motorcyclist in court over theft of car battery, other items

    A 34-year-old motorcyclist, Lucky Ehikioya, was on Monday brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a car battery and other items worth N37,550.

    Ehikioya, who resides in the Ayobo area of Lagos State, is facing a charge of stealing.

    The prosecutor, Insp. Victor Eruada, told the court that the accused committed the offence on July 28 at Oluwo Damilare St., Bada, Ayobo, Lagos.

    Eruada said the accused stole a car battery valued at N28, 000 and a phone accessory valued at N9, 000 as well as a zipp detergent soap valued at N550, property of Titilayo Omosebi.

    “The accused stole the items from the complainant’s car which was parked outside her compound over night,’’ he said.

    Eruada said the accused was apprehended by some security guards, who handed him over to the police.

    Eruada said the offence contravened Section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 287 prescribes a three-year jail term for offenders.

    The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge.

    In her ruling, the Magistrate, Mrs G.O. Anifowoshe, granted the accused bail in the sum of N50, 000 with one surety in like sum.

    Anifowoshe said the surety should be a blood relation of the accused and should show evidence of three years tax payment to the Lagos State Government.

    She adjourned the case until Aug. 29, for mention.

  • Two travel agents charged with N3m Turkish visa fraud

    Two travel agents charged with N3m Turkish visa fraud

    Two travel agents, who allegedly defrauded a man to the tune of N3million ,on the pretext of procuring Turkish visas for him, was on Thursday arraigned in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court.

    The defendants – Olumide Olubashusi and Paul Okoye, are facing a three-count charge of stealing, conspiracy and fraud.

    They, however, entered a not guilty plea.

    The prosecutor, Insp. Victor Eruada, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on June 14 at Diamond Bank, Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos.

    According to him, the defendants conspired and collected N3million and nine international passports from the complainant, Mr Chinedu Raymond, with a promise to procure Turkish visas and flight tickets for him.

    “The accused persons collected the money and absconded, failed to get the visas nor flight tickets as promised, until he was sighted a month ago and was immediately arrested. ”

    The offences contravened Sections 287, 411 and 314 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (Revised).

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that Section 287 provides 14 years imprisonment for offenders, while Section 314 stipulates 15 years for obtaining credit by false pretences.

    The Magistrate, Mrs G. O. Anifowoshe, granted the defendants bail in the sum of N1.5m with two sureties in like sum and adjourned the case until Aug. 8 for mention.

  • Estate agent docked over N1m fraud

    Estate agent docked over N1m fraud

    A 38-year-old estate agent, Badiru Ayinde, who allegedly duped five people of N1 million on the pretext of procuring a self-contain apartment for them, was on Thursday arraigned in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court.

    The prosecutor, Insp. Victor Eruada said that the accused was arraigned on a 10-count charge bordering on stealing, and obtaining credit under false pretence among others.

    Eruada said Ayinde, a resident of Meiran Area of Lagos, committed the offences on April 25, at Agbatikuyo Dopemu, Agage, Lagos.

    According to him, the accused collected N255, 000 from Abbas Abba, N150,000 from Omikunle Esther, N210,000 from Akingbohungbe Adebayo.

    “He also collected N170, 000 from Ojo Samuel, and N260, 000 from Zubair Mohammed with a promise to procure apartments for them which he never did.

    “The accused collected the money and failed to get the apartments as promised, and he converted the money to his personal use.”

    The offences contravened Sections 287, 168 and 314 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 287 provides 14 years imprisonment for offenders, while Section 314 stipulates 15 years for obtaining credit by false pretence.

    However, the accused pleaded not guilty to the 10-count charge.

    The Magistrate, Mrs G. O. Anifowoshe, granted the accused bail in the sum of N500, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

    Anifowoshe adjourned the case until July 26, for mention.

  • Man remanded in prison over theft of motorcycle

    Man remanded in prison over theft of motorcycle

    A 19-year-old, Ayodele Ibikunle, who allegedly stole a motorcycle, was on Thursday remanded in Kirikiri Prisons on the orders of an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court.

    The Magistrate, Mrs G.O. Anifowoshe, who gave the order, said the accused should remain behind bars pending advice from the State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

    The accused, whose address is unknown, is facing a charge of intent to commit felony.

    Earlier, the Prosecutor, Insp. Eruada Victor, said the accused stole a motorcycle with registration no. GBE 7 WY, belonging to the complainant, Mr Idowu Samuel.

    Victor alleged that the accused  committed the offence on May 21 at Sola Martins Street, New Oko-Oba, Agege, Lagos.

    According to him, the accused was seen attempting to steal the motorcycle where it was parked at the complainant’s workshop.

    “Samuel caught Ibikunle in the act and reported the case to the police, who arrested him with the motorcycle.”

    The offence contravened Section 311 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

    The magistrate adjourned the case until Aug. 2.

  • Vulcanizer charged with bag-snatching

    Vulcanizer charged with bag-snatching

    A 27-year-old vulcanizer, Olatunbosun Adeniyi, charged with snatching a bag containing phone and other valuables worth N42, 000, on Wednesday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court .

    Adeniyi, who resides in Oko-Oba area of Agege, Lagos, is facing a three-count-charge bordering on stealing and conspiracy.

    He, however, denied the charge.

    But the Police Prosecutor, Insp. Victor Eruada, said the accused committed the offences on June 3 on Social Club Road, Oko-Oba in Abule Egba area of Lagos.

    He said the accused with two others still at large, attacked the complainant,  Mrs Oluwaferanmi Bose, and snatched her handbag containing an Infinix hot phone and other items valued at N42, 000.

    Eruada said the accused attacked the complainant about 1:00 p.m. on her way back from church and snatched her bag.

    “They stole the phone, N7, 000 and a handbag valued at N5,000.”

    “The complainant raised an alarm and passers-by pursued them and caught the accused, while others escaped.”

    The prosecutor said the accused also attacked a man, Balogun Olarewaju, and stole his Nokia phone valued at N10,000 and N9,000.

    The offences contravened Sections 287 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (Revised).

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 287 prescribes a three-year jail term for stealing, while Section
    411 stipulates two years imprisonment for conspiracy.

    The Magistrate, Mrs G.O. Anifowoshe, admitted the accused to bail of N50, 000 each with two sureties each in
    like sum.

    She adjourned the case until June 22 for mention.

  • Bricklayer in court for inflicting injuries on man

    Bricklayer in court for inflicting injuries on man

    A 32-year-old bricklayer, Afeez Alawode, who allegedly beat and stabbed one Folawe Abdulrasheed, with a broken bottle, was arraigned in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

    Abdulrasheed, who lives at No. 27, Ifelodun St. Off Elliot Bus-Stop, Iju, Lagos, is facing a two-count charge of assault and inflicting injuries. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
    According to the prosecutor, Insp. Victor Eruada, the accused and one other still at large, committed the offences on May 2 at Galilee Avenue, Iju, Lagos.
    He said the accused beat up and stabbed Abdulrasheed with a broken bottle twice on his left hand and stomach, inflicting serious injuries on him.‎‎
    “Alawode assaulted Abdulrasheed because he refused to buy him indomie he requested.”‎‎
    The offences contravened Sections 172 and 244 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (Revised).‎‎
    The Magistrate, Mrs. G.O. Anifowoshe, granted the accused bail in the sum of N100, 000 with two sureties in like sum.‎
    The court adjourned the case until June 5 for mention.

  • Three arraigned for theft of company’s diesel

    Three men, who allegedly stole 150 litres of company diesel worth N30, 000, were on Monday brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court.

    Israel Umoh, 27; David Dashagh, 22; and Umoru Musa, 22; whose addresses were not provided, are facing a two-count charge of stealing and conspiracy.

    They pleaded not guilty to the charge.

    The prosecutor, Insp. Victor Eruada, told the court that the accused committed the offences at Oregun Freight Company Limited, Ikeja, Lagos, on April 16.

    He said that the accused, who were workers at the Freight Company Limited, conspired to steal the diesel.

    The offences contravene Sections 285 and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 285 prescribes a three-year jail term for one convicted of stealing, while Section 409 stipulates two years for conspiracy.

    The Magistrate, Mrs. G.O. Anifowoshe, admitted the accused to N20, 000 bail, with two sureties in like sum.

    She said the sureties must be blood relations of the accused, gainfully employed, and should show evidence of two years’ tax payment to the Lagos State Government.

    Anifowoshe adjourned the case until May 25 for mention.