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  • Fake prophet bags 25 months’ imprisonment for stealing, impersonation

    Fake prophet bags 25 months’ imprisonment for stealing, impersonation

    A 32-year-old man, Lukman Yaya, who claimed to be a prophet, was on Monday sentenced to 25 months’ imprisonment by an Ota Magistrates ‘Court in Ogun.

    The senior magistrate, Mr S. O.Banwo, in his ruling did not give the convict any option of fine.

    Yaya, whose address was not disclosed in court, pleaded guilty to the two-count charge of impersonation and stealing.

    Earlier, the prosecutor, Sgt. Chudu Gbesi, had told the court that the accused committed the offences on Feb. 8 at about 11.30a.m.at Joju Area of Ota, Ogun.

    Gbesi said that the accused who pretended to be a prophet unlawfully obtained N17, 500 from one Aderibigbe Toyosi, with the intention to assist her to solve some of her spiritually problems, an agreement he did not fulfill.

    He also said that the accused stole a mobile phone valued at N22, 500 from the complainant in the process of helping her to solve her problems.

    Gbesi said that the offences contravened Sections 249(d) and 419 of the Criminal Code, Vol. 1, Laws of Ogun, 2006.

     

  • Man charged with N145,000 money transfer fraud

    Man charged with N145,000 money transfer fraud

    A 27-year-old, Chukwudi Ndukwe, who allegedly defrauded a man of N145, 000 on the pretext of helping him to transfer the money into his account, on Tuesday appeared in an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun.

    A resident of No. 27, Oguntunde St., Iyana-Ilogbo near Ota, Ndukwe, is facing a charge of fraud.

    The Prosecutor, Sgt. Chudu Gbesi, said the accused had committed the offence sometime between April 18 to April

    21 at about 12.30.p.m. at Asewere Street, Plaza, Sango-Ota.

    The accused fraudulently transferred N145,000 into his account on the pretext of paying the money into the account of the complainant, Daniel Abah, he told the court.

    The offence contravened Section 390 (9) of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ogun, 2006.

    Ndukwe pleaded innocence of the offence and was granted bail in the sum of N150,000 with two sureties in like sum.

    The Senior Magistrate, Mr S. O. Banwo, who gave the ruling, said the sureties must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and should be gainfully employed with an evidence of tax payment to Ogun Government.

    The case was adjourned until May 17 for hearing.

     

  • Man docked for theft in Ogun

    Man docked for theft in Ogun

    A 29-year-old man, Dotun Akande, who allegedly stole N935, 000 of his employer, was on Tuesday brought before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun.

    Akande, who lives at No. 28 Ayantunde St., Iyana-Iyesi, Ota, is facing a charge of stealing.

    The Prosecutor, Sgt. Chudu Gbesi, told the court that the accused committed the offence sometimes in May to August, 2016, at Orisun Microfinance Bank, Sango-Ota.

    He said the accused, who was the staff of the Microfinance Bank, collected N935, 000 from customers and refused to remit the money to his employer.

    “The accused converted the money to his personal use instead of committing it to his employer and all efforts to recover the money from him proved abortive.” he said.

    Gbesi said that the offence contravened Section 390(9) of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ogun, 2006.

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

    The Senior Magistrate, Mr S. O. Banwo, granted bail to the accused in the sum of N800, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

    Banwo said that sureties must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and should be gainfully employed.

    He also ordered that the sureties should swear to an affidavit of means and submit four recent passport photographs to the court with an evidence of tax payment from Ogun Government.

    The case was adjourned till May 4 for hearing.

     

     

  • Man docked for theft of N57, 000

    A 28-year-old man, Julius Yakubu, was on Thursday arraigned in an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun for allegedly stealing N57,000.

    Yakubu, who resides at No. 16 Oriyomi St., Iyana-Ilogbo, Ota, is facing a charge of stealing.
    The prosecutor, Sgt. Chudu Gbesi, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on April 4, at about 6.00.p.m at Bells Area, Ota.
    He said that the accused stole N57,000 belonging to one Mabel Ohimaamhe.
    The prosecutor said that the offence contravened Section 390(9) of the Criminal Code Vol. 1, Laws of Ogun, 2006.
    The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
    The Senior Magistrate, Mr S. O. Banwo, granted him bail in the sum of N100,000, with two sureties in like sum.

    The case was adjourned till May 4 for hearing.

  • Court sentences man to three months’ imprisonment for contempt

    Court sentences man to three months’ imprisonment for contempt

    A 38-year-old, Tadujeen Folorunsho, is to spend the next two months in jail for contempt of court, an Ota Magistrates ’ Court in Ogun ruled on Monday.

    The senior magistrate, Mr S. O. Banwo, gave the verdict without giving the convict an option of fine.

    Folorunsho, who lives at No. 28, Akintoye St. Iyana-Iyesi, Ota, Ogun, had pleaded guilty to the charge of contempt.

    Earlier, the prosecutor, Sgt. Chudu Gbesi, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on March 14 at about 9.00 a. m. at the court.

    Gbesi said the defendant disregarded the court’s order by jumping bail.

    The prosecutor said that the offence contravened Section 133 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ogun, 2006.

  • Man arraigned for assaulting minor, granted bail

    Man arraigned for assaulting minor, granted bail

    A 33-year-old man, Emmanuel Anya, docked for allegedly assaulting an eight-year-old girl, Precious Anya,  was on Monday granted bail in the sum of N50,000 by an Ota Magistrates’ Court.

    Emmanuel, who lives at No. 32 Olufunmilayo St., Joju Road, Ota, is facing a count charge of assault, an offence he denied.

    The Senior Magistrate, Mr S. O. Banwo, who granted the accused bail ordered him to provide two sureties in like sum.minor

    Banwo ordered that such sureties must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and should be gainfully employed.

    He further ordered that the sureties should swear to an affidavit of means and must produce evidence of tax payment to Ogun Government.
    Banwo adjourned the case till April 6 for hearing.

    Earlier, the prosecutor, Sgt. Chudu Gbesi, told the court that the accused committed the offence on March 14, at about 2 p.m. at his residence in Ota .

    Gbesi said that the defendant assaulted the 8 -year-old girl by hitting her with a spoon on her forehead.
    He alleged that the assault caused the child bruises all over her body.

    The prosecutor told the court that the noise of the “crying girl attracted neighbours who reported the case to the police.
    “Police later arrested the accused,’’ he told the court.
    Gbesi said that the offence contravened Section 355 of the Criminal Code Vol. 11, Laws of Ogun, 2006.

  • Man docked for breach of peace

    A 27-year-old man, Tobi Olowu, was on Thursday arraigned in an Ota Magistrates ‘Court for alleged breach of peace.

    Olowu, who lives at No. 28 Akintunde St., Iyana-Ilogbo, Ota, is facing a charge of breach of peace.

    The prosecutor, Sgt. Tsav Dominic, told the court that the accused committed the offence on Feb. 26 at about 11.30a.m. along Ajibode Road, Ota.

    Dominic said that the accused conducted himself in a manner likely to cause breach of peace by threatening one Victor Olalere, that “his mother will bury him.’’

    He said that the offence contravened Section 86 of the Criminal Code Vol. 1, Laws of Ogun, 2006.

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

    The Senior Magistrate, Mrs F. A. Ojelade, granted bail to the accused in the sum of N100, 000 with two sureties in like sum and adjourned the case till March 13 for hearing.

     

  • Man, docked over alleged motorcycle theft

    A 45-year-old man, Olutan Adekunle, who allegedly stole a motorcycle valued at N230,000, was on Wednesday charged before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun.

    Adekunle, who lives at No. 26 Owolabi St., Iyana-Iyesi, Ota, is facing a two-count charge bordering on stealing.

    The prosecutor, Sgt. Chudu Gbesi, told the court that the accused committed the offences on Jan.5 at about 12.45.p.m.at No. 5, Holy Ghost Avenue, Iloye, Ota.

    Gbesi said the accused collected the motorcycle on credit from one Babatunde Oluwaseun, and promised that he would pay him N7, 000 weekly, an agreement he did not fulfill.

    “All efforts made by the complainant to get his money or the motorcycle proved abortive,’’ he said.

    The offences contravened Sections 383(1) and 390(9) of the Criminal Law of Ogun, 2006.

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

    The Senior Magistrate, Mr S. O. Banwo, granted the accused bail in the sum of N200, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

    He said the sureties must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and should be gainfully employed.

    Banwo said the sureties should show evidence of tax payment to Ogun Government.

    The case was adjourned till March 16 for hearing. (NAN)

  • Police arraign man over laptop theft

    Police arraign man over laptop theft

    A 23-year-old man, Ukanwa Justice, who allegedly stole a laptop valued N82,000, was on Tuesday charged before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun.

    Justice, whose address is unknown, pleaded not guilty to the charge of stealing.

    The Prosecutor, Cpl. Abdulkareem Mustapha, told the court that the accused committed the offence on Sept. 23 at 12.00 p.m. at Living Faith Church, Canaan Land, Ota.

    He said that the accused stole a laptop valued N82,000 belonging to one Oluyori Dele.

    Mustapha said that the offence contravened Section 390(9) of the Criminal Code Vol.11, Laws of Ogun, 2006.

    The Chief Magistrate, Mrs A.I. Adelaja, granted bail to the accused in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties in like sum.

    Adelaja said that the sureties must be resident within the court’s jurisdiction and should be gainfully employed.

    She also ordered that the sureties should submit four recent passport photographs to the court and produce one year tax payment to Ogun Government.

    In addition, the Magistrate said that they should swear to an affidavit of means and their addresses should be verified by the police.

    The case was adjourned till Dec. 27 for hearing.

  • Teacher arraigned over alleged oral sex with student

    Teacher arraigned over alleged oral sex with student

    The Police on Tuesday arraigned a 21-year-old teacher, Matthew Sodake, at an Ota Magistrates’ Court for allegedly having oral sex with a 14-year old student.

    The accused, whose address is unknown, is facing alleged charge of assault.

    The prosecutor, Sgt. Chudu Gbesi, told the court that the accused committed the offence on July 12 at about 8.00 p.m. at Ambassador Star Comprehensive Secondary School, Answer, Ota in Ogun.

    Gbesi told the court that the accused, a teacher in the school, lured the 14-year-old student (name withheld) into the one of the classrooms and had oral sex with him.

    He said that the offence contravened Section 216 of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun,2006.

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

    The Senior Magistrate, Mr S.O Banwo granted the accused bail in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties in like sum.

    Banwo said that the sureties must be residents within the court’s jurisdiction and should be gainfully employed.

    He also ordered the sureties to swear to an affidavit of means and show evidence of tax payment to Ogun Government .

    The magistrate adjourned the case to Aug. 12, for hearing.