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  • Man in court for alleged laptop theft

    Man in court for alleged laptop theft

    A 38-year-old man, Samuel Urhuogo, on Wednesday appeared before an Apapa Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for alleged theft of five laptops worth N505,000.

    Urhuogo, who resides at Festac Town area of Lagos, is facing a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing.

    The Prosecutor, Sgt. Olusegun Kokoye, told the court that the accused committed the offences with some others still at large on October 20 at Durbar Road, Amuwo Odofin, Festac Town, Lagos.

    Kokoye said that the accused broke into the shop of the complainant, one Ada Opurozor, and stole the laptops.

    He said the accused was caught by some security guards while he was trying to escape with his accomplices.

    “The accused was later handed over to the police, while accomplices escaped with the laptops,’’ he said.

    Kokoye said the offences contravened Sections 287, 309 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos, 2015.

    Section 287 stipulates a three-year jail term for stealing, while Section 309 prescribes seven years imprisonment for burglary.

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    The accused, however, pleaded not guilty the charge.

    In his ruling, the Senior Magistrate, Mr M.A Etti, granted the accused bail in the sum of N200, 000, with two sureties in like sum.

    He adjourned the case until December 29, for mention.

    NAN

  • 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

  • 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 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.

  • Student arraigned for removing friend’s teeth

    Student arraigned for removing friend’s teeth

    For allegedly punching off a friend’s four teeth at a go, an 18-year-old secondary school student, Emmanuel Edu, was on Friday hauled up before an Apapa Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

    The accused, who resides at Festac Town, Lagos, is facing a two-count charge of assault and causing grievous harm.

    He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail in the sum of N100,000.

    The Magistrate, Mr M.A. Etti, who gave the ruling, also granted the accused one surety in like sum as part of the bail conditions.

    Etti said the surety must be gainfully employed and should also show evidence of a two-year tax payment to the Lagos State Government.

    The prosecution had alleged that the accused had given Innocent Obinna several blows in the mouth and removed four of his
    teeth on the spot.

    According to Sgt. Olusegun Kokoye, the accused committed the offences on June 23 at 512 Road, Festac Town, Lagos.

    Kokoye said the complainant and the accused, who are friends were playing football when an argument arose.

    “Efforts by other students at the scene to settle the dispute were unsuccessful.

    “Obinna reported the case to the police and Edu was arrested.”

    The offences contravened Sections 173 and 244 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (Revised).

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 173 prescribes a three-year jail term for assault occasioning harm.

    The case was adjourned until July 7 for mention.

     

  • Man in court over N2.1m fraud

    Man in court over N2.1m fraud

    A 59-year-old bureau de change owner, Mohammed Hassan, was on Friday charged before an Apapa Magistrates’ Court, Lagos for allegedly obtaining N2.1 million from a businessman, Kenneth Ngidi, under false pretense

    Hassan, a resident of Ajegunle area of Apapa, Lagos, is facing a three-count charge of obtaining money under false pretenses, breach of peace and stealing.

    The Prosecutor, Sgt. Olusegun Kokoye told the court that the accused, who entered a ‘not guilty plea’, committed the offence in November 2015 at Apapa.

    Kokoye said that Hassan obtained N2.1 million from the complainant with a promise to give him the dollar equivalent the following day, a representation he knew was false.

    The prosecutor said that the accused who had no intention of assisting the complainant to change the money, converted it to his own personal use and started avoiding him.

    He alleged that when Ngidi went to the accused’s shop the following day he discovered that it was locked.

    Kokoye said that the complainant claimed that all efforts made to reach Hassan on phone proved abortive.

    The prosecutor said that when the complainant did not get any feedback after a week, he became very worried and decided to report the matter to the police.

    “The complainant said that the police traced the accused to his apartment, where he was arrested and taken to the police station for further questioning, “Kokoye said.

    He said the offence contravened Sections 168, 287 and 314 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (Revised).

    The Magistrate, Mr. M. A Etti, granted the accused N200, 000 bail with two sureties in like amount and adjourned the case until July 7 for mention.