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  • Auto mechanic steals customer’s radiator

    An auto mechanic, Ibikunle Ibidapo, was on Tuesday charged with stealing a car radiator worth N21,000 at a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State.

    The accused, who resides at No. 4, Segla Way in Topo, Badagry, is facing a charge of stealing.

    Insp. Akpan Ikem, the Police Prosecutor, told the court that the accused committed the office on May 10 at his workshop located at Ajara area of Badagry.

    Ikem alleged that the accused stole the radiator of Mr Adesina Akinde’s car which he gave to him to repair.

    “The mechanic collected the car to service it, instead he stole the radiator of the car and sold it.

    “He was later caught after dodging the police,” he said.

    The offence contravened Section 285 of the Criminal law of Lagos State, 2011.

    The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge and was granted bail in the sum of N50,000 with a surety in like sum.

    Chief Magistrate Jimoh Adefioye, who gave the ruling, adjourned the case until June 18 for further 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.

  • “Man stabs girlfriend,” court rules

    “Man stabs girlfriend,” court rules

    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.

    The defendant of no fixed address is facing a count charge of assault.

    The Prosecutor, Insp. Akpan Ikem, told the court that the accused committed the offence on Aug. 1 at Obada Estate, Magbon, Badagry.

    He said the accused stabbed the complainant over her refusal to prepare food.

    “The accused and the complainant were arguing over the latter’s refusal to prepare food for the former when the accused took a bottle, broke it, then stabbed her on her arm and leg,” he said.

    Ikem said the offence contravened Section 171 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, Nigeria 2011.

    The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the offence stipulates a three-year jail term for offenders.

    The Magistrate, Mr Jimoh Adefioye, granted bail to the accused in the sum of N100,000 and a surety in like sum and adjourned the case until Oct. 5 for mention.

  • Man docked over theft of alloy rims

    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.

  • 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.

     

  • 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.