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  • Guard in court over alleged theft in church

    Guard in court over alleged theft in church

    Ifeanyi Ileka, 42-year-old security man, who allegedly stole mixer, 3 amplifiers and a piano totaling N760,000 from a church, was on Wednesday arraigned in an Apapa Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

    The accused, a resident of Ajegunle area of Apapa, Lagos, is facing a three-count charge of stealing, burglary and threatening violence.

    The prosecutor, Sgt. Olusegun Kokoye, told the court that the accused committed the offence on Nov. 7 at Winner’s Life Ministry Church, Peter Street, Ajegunle, Apapa, Lagos.

    He said the accused broke into the church and stole the musical instruments belonging to Winner’s Life Ministry Church.

    Kokoye said that the accused was caught by Mr Chigozie Orisakwe who saw him trying to escape with the instruments.

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    The prosecutor also said that when Orisakwe confronted the accused over the matter, Ileka claimed that he stole the instruments because the church had not paid his salary for several months.

    Kokoye said that when Orisakwe tried to stop the accused from going away with the items, he threatened to stab him with knife.

    The prosecutor said it was at this juncture that the church reported the case to the police and the accused was arrested.

    He said the offence contravene Sections 56, 287 and 308 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

    Section 308 prescribes seven-year jail for burglary while Section 287 stipulates three years imprisonment for stealing, if convicted.

    The Senior Magistrate, Mr M.A Etti, granted the accused bail in the sum of N100, 000 with one surety in like sum.

    He adjourned the case until Dec. 29 for hearing.

    NAN

  • Driver docked over theft of maize

    Driver docked over theft of maize

    A 24-year-old driver, Mansur Lawan, who allegedly stole 600 bags of maize worth N3.3 million from his employer, on Monday appeared before an Apapa Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

    Lawan, a resident of Ajegunle area of Lagos, is facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, stealing and forgery.

    The Prosecutor, Sgt. Olusegun Kokoye, told the court that the accused, who was an employee of MBS Haulage &Transport Company, committed the offences sometime in September at Apapa, Lagos.

    Kokoye said the accused was to deliver 600 bags of yellow maize worth N3.3 million to one of the company’s customers, but sold the goods to somebody else.

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    He said that the accused forged a waybill of the company and converted proceeds from the goods to his personal use.

    The prosecutor said that when the customer did not get the goods, he notified Lawan’s employer.

    He said that when the management confronted the accused, he claimed that the goods were delivered to the customer.

    The prosecutor said that the company reported the case to the police and the accused was arrested.

    He said that the offences contravened Sections 287, 365 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (Revised).

    Report said Section 287 prescribes three years imprisonment for stealing, while Section 411 stipulates two years imprisonment for conspiracy.

    The accused, however, pleaded not guilty.

    The Magistrate, Mr M.A. Etti, granted the accused bail in the sum of N500, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

    He adjourned the case until Dec.19, for mention.

    NAN

  • Man gets N50,000 bail for N8000 theft

    Man gets N50,000 bail for N8000 theft

    A 22-year-old man, Jamiu Habeeb, who allegedly stole 10 shirts worth N8000 from a trader, Mohammed Isah, was on Friday in Lagos granted a N50,000 bail.

    The Senior Magistrate, Mr M.A. Etti, who gave the ruling at an Apapa Magistrates’ Court, ordered the accused to provide one surety as part of the bail conditions.

    Etti said the surety must be gainfully employed and should show evidence of two years’ tax payments to the Lagos State Government.
    The accused, who entered a ‘not guilty’ plea, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.

    Earlier, the Prosecutor, Sgt. Olusegun Kokoye, told the court that the accused, who resides at the Ajegunle area of Apapa, Lagos, committed the offences on Nov. 21, at Ijora Market, Apapa, Lagos.

    Kokoye said that the accused and his accomplices, now at large, conspired to steal 10 shirts worth N8000 from Isah’s shop at about 3:00 pm.

    The prosecutor claimed that the accused and his accomplices went to the complainant’s shop pretending they were customers interested in buying shirts.

    He said they picked 10 shirts and ran away without paying.

    Kokoye explained further that the complainant raised an alarm about his stolen shirts and other traders ran after the accused.

    He said that Habeeb was apprehended by some traders, while his accomplices escaped with the shirts.

    Kokoye said that the complainant reported the case to the police and the accused was arrested.

    He said the offences contravened Sections 287 and 411of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
    Section 287 prescribes three years’ imprisonment for stealing, if convicted.
    The case was adjourned until December 21, for mention.

    NAN

  • Trader arraigned for N240, 000 fraud

    Trader arraigned for N240, 000 fraud

    A 28-year-old trader, Chima Akwo, has been docked at an Apapa Magistrates’ Court for fraud after he allegedly obtained power shower worth N240,000 from a businessman under false pretences.

    The accused is facing a two-count charge of stealing and obtaining an item under false pretences, to which he pleaded not guilty.

    The prosecutor, Sgt. Olusegun Kokoye told the court that the accused, who resides in Apapa area of Lagos, committed the offences on Sept.15 at the Satellite town in Lagos.

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    Kokoye claimed that the accused obtained power shower worth N240,000 from one Obinna Akanazu with a promise to pay him the following day.
    He said that the accused started using the power shower but refused to pay Akanazu as promised.

    Kokoye said that the complainant reported the case to the police and the accused was arrested for questioning.

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

    Section 314 of the law prescribes a 15-year jail term for offence of obtaining items under false pretences.

    The senior magistrate, Mr M. A. Etti granted the accused bail in the sum of N100, 000, with one surety in like sum.

    Etti said the surety must be gainfully employed and must also show evidence of two years’ tax payment to the

    He adjourned the case until Dec.29 for mention.

    NAN

  • Court docks Businessman over fraud

    Court docks Businessman over fraud

    A 50-year-old businessman, Patrick Nwagwe, who allegedly obtained N78,000 from a trader under false pretences, was on Wednesday brought before an Apapa Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

    Nwagwe, a resident of Olodi Apapa area of Lagos, is facing a charge of obtaining under false pretences, to which he pleaded not guilty.

    The prosecutor, Sgt. Olusegun Kokoye, told the court that the accused committed the offence on Aug. 30 at College Road, Olodi Apapa, Lagos.

    Kokoye alleged that the accused obtained N78, 000 from the complainant, Juliana Kevel, on the pretext of supplying some goods to her.

    He said that the accused instead of supplying the goods, absconded with the money.

    “When the complainant did not get the goods, she became worried and decided to call Nwagwe.

    “But, when Kevel demanded for her goods or refund of her money, the accused started giving flimsy excuses,’’ Kokoye said.

    The prosecutor said that the complainant reported the matter to the police and the accused was arrested.

    The offence contravened Section 314 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

    Section 314 prescribes 15 years imprisonment for obtaining under false pretences, if found guilty.

    The Senior Magistrate, Mr M.A Etti, granted the accused bail in the sum of N50, 000 with one surety in like sum.

    Etti adjourned the case until Nov.14 for further hearing.

    NAN

  • Man arraigned for theft of car side mirrors

    Man arraigned for theft of car side mirrors

    A 27-year-old man, Ifeanyi Nwachukwu, who allegedly stole two side mirrors worth N550, 000 from a jeep, was on Wednesday charged before an Apapa Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

    Nwachukwu, who resides at Apapa area of Lagos State, is facing a charge of stealing.

    The Prosecutor, Sgt. Olusegun Kokoye, told the court that the accused committed the offence on Sept. 4 at Freedom Park Market, KiriKiri, Apapa, Lagos.

    He alleged that the accused entered the market around 11.45 p.m. and stole the side mirrors, property of Freedom Park Market Association.

    Kokoye said that the accused was caught by some security guards who saw him lurking about in the dark.

    “The security guards saw him with the mirrors and asked where he got them from; he could not give any satisfactory account of how he got them,’’ he said.

    Kokoye said the guards handed over the accused to the police the following morning.

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

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

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

    The Senior Magistrate, Mr M.A. Etti, granted the accused bail in the sum of N200, 000 with two sureties in like sum and adjourned the case until Oct. 29 for mention.

  • Court docks sales rep for cream theft

    Court docks sales rep for cream theft

    A 29- year-old sales representative, Henry Mbanefo, who allegedly stole a carton of tube cream worth N78,000, belonging to his employer, was on Friday brought before an Apapa Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

    Mbanefo, who resides at Apapa area of Lagos, is facing a charge of stealing.

    He denied the charge and was granted bail in the sum of N50, 000.

    The Senior Magistrate, Mr M.A. Etti, who gave the ruling, granted the accused one surety in like sum.

    The Police Prosecutor, Sgt. Olusegun Kokoye, told the court that the accused committed the offence on Aug. 14 at Shop 8, Trade Fair Complex, Lagos.

    He said the accused stole the cartons of cream, property of the complainant, Mr Cyril Aginam.

    Kokoye said the complainant discovered that the accused had stolen the cream when he took an inventory of goods left in his shop.

    “When the complainant noticed that a carton of tube cream was missing, he confronted the accused, who denied stealing it.

    “The complainant reported the case to the police and the accused was invited for further questioning,’’ he said.

    The offence contravened Section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (Revised).

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

    The case has been adjourned until Oct.20 for mention.

  • Court remands man who bolted with N1.7m

    Court remands man who bolted with N1.7m

    A 25-year-old trader, Samuel Owoeye, who allegedly obtained N1.7 million loan from a man on the pretext of repaying it at due date, on Thursday appeared before an Apapa Magistrates’ Court , Lagos.

    Owoeye, a resident of Apapa area of Lagos, is standing trial on a two-count charge of stealing and obtaining under false pretences to which he pleaded not guilty.

    The prosecutor, Sgt. Olusegun Kokoye told the court that the accused committed the offences on Jan. 14 at Mogaji Street, Olodi-Apapa in Lagos.

    He alleged that the accused fraudulently obtained N1.7 million from the complainant, Omosegbon Oluwole, on the pretext of returning the money after five months.

    Kokoye claimed that the accused invested the money in his business and refused to pay back the money to the complainant when dur.

    The prosecutor said the accused just kept giving flimsy excuses for his failure to defray the loan.

    “When the complainant got tired of Owoeye’s excuses, he reported the case  to the police and the accused was arrested.”

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

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 314 prescribes 15 years imprisonment for obtaining under false pretences.

    The Senior Magistrate, Mr M.A. Etti, in his ruling, granted the accused bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum.

    Further hearing in the case was fixed for Oct.30.

  • Court docks estate agent for fraud

    Court docks estate agent for fraud

    A self-acclaimed estate agent, Okolin Nma, on Monday appeared before an Apapa Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, for allegedly defrauding one Morry Anakwe, a prospective tenant, of N270,000.

    Nma, 36, a resident of Okito Street, Ajegunle, Lagos, is standing trial on a two- count charge of obtaining under false pretences and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty.

    The police prosecutor, Olusegun Kokoye told the court that the accused committed the offences on Aug. 22 at his residence.

    Kokoye said that the accused obtained N270,000 from the complainant, on the pretext of providing her two-room accommodation in a building he was managing.

    “Nma converted the money to his own personal use and started avoiding the complainant.

    “The complainant said that the accused did not rent any apartment to her and when she demanded for her money, he refused to refund her the amount.

    “When Anakwe realised that the accused was trying to cheat her, she reported the matter to the police and the accused was arrested,” the prosecutor said.

    He said that the offences contravened Sections 287 and 314 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that section 314 prescribes a 15-year jail term for obtaining under false pretences, while section 287 stipulates three years imprisonment for stealing, if found guilty.

    The Senior Magistrate, Mr M.A. Etti, granted the accused bail in the sum of 200,000, with two sureties in like sum.

    The case was adjourned until Oct.19 for mention.

  • Man in court for defiling 14-year-old girl

    Man in court for defiling 14-year-old girl

    A 21-year- old man, John Mark, on Monday appeared before an Apapa Magistrates’ Court in Lagos accused of defiling a 14-year-old girl.

    The accused, a resident of Ajegunle area of Lagos, is standing trial on a four-count charge of conspiracy, threatening violence, assault and defilement.

    The prosecutor, Sgt. Olusegun Kokoye told the court that the accused committed the offences at Olodi Apapa area of Lagos on Aug. 13.

    He said that the accused conspired with three others now at large, to threaten, assault and forcefully have carnal knowledge of the teenager without her consent.

    Kokoye claimed that the complainant was walking on the road when the accused and his accomplices intercepted her.

    He explained further that when the complainant refused to follow them, they threatened to stab her with a knife and following which they dragged her into an alley.

    “The complainant said that the accused and his cohort took turns to have carnal knowledge of her and when she tried to shout for help, they assaulted her.

    “The girl said she was rescued by a man who saw the accused and his accomplices assaulting her.

    “The teenager said that Mark was apprehended and taken to the police station, while his accomplices escaped,’’ Kokoye said.

    The offences contravene Section 56,137, 172 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

    Section 137 prescribes life imprisonment for child rape, if found guilty.

    Mark, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against him.

    The Senior Magistrate, Mr M.A Etti, granted the accused bail in the sum of 200,000, with two sureties in like sum.

    The case was adjourned till Oct. 5, for mention.