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  • Two bus conductors held for ‘stealing’

    Two bus conductors held for ‘stealing’

    Two bus conductors, who allegedly snatched a purse containing N8,000 from a woman, were yesterday brought before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court.

    The accused are facing trial for conspiracy and stealing.

    Prosecuting Inspector Clifford Ogu told the court that the offence were committed on December 15 at Iyana Ipaja under bridge.

    Ogu said the accused snatched the purse of Mrs Tosin Ali while boarding a bus and they ran away.

    “The case was reported at the police station and to the vigilance group in the area.

    “The purse contained N8,000 and some vital documents of the complainant,” he said.

    Ogu said the vigilance group later caught the accused in an uncompleted building at night.

    “An empty purse was found in their possession and the complainant identified it as her purse, when she was invited to where the accused were kept.

    “The accused were handed over to the police,” he said.

    The offence contravened Sections 287 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

    The accused pleaded not guilty.

    Chief Magistrate Taiwo Akanni granted the accused N20,000 bail with two sureties in the like sum.

    Akanni adjourned the case till January 31

  • Woman nabbed for stealing at wedding

    Woman nabbed for stealing at wedding

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Borno State has arrested a 27-year-old spinster, Zainab Abdullahi, for alleged theft of N12, 000 at a wedding in Maiduguri, the capital, Commandant Mr Ibrahim Abdullahi, has said.

    He told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday that the suspect was arrested after she stole valuables at the wedding.

    Abdullahi said the suspect usually wears expensive clothes and attend weddings with intent to steal.

    He said the suspect specialised in stealing jewellery, money and cell phones.

    According to him, on January 1, a woman reported to the command that her purse containing money was stolen, and presented a picture of the person she was suspecting.

    “Similar incident also occurred on January 6, a purse belonging to some women was stolen at a wedding event in Polo area of Maiduguri. The suspect was identified through CCTV video footage,” he said.

    The commandant said that handbags, four cell phones, two goggles, $100 and N12,000 were recovered her.

    He said preliminary investigation showed that the suspect stole assorted items from celebrators at wedding events in the city.

    Abdullahi advised residents to be vigilant at social gatherings.

  • Teenager appears in court for alleged burglary, stealing

    Teenager appears in court for alleged burglary, stealing

    The police, on Wednesday, arraigned a teenager, Tope Ojo, before an Ado Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court, for alleged burglary and theft of property valued N10,500.

    Ojo, 18, whose address was not given, is facing a two-count charge of burglary and stealing, but he pleaded not guilty to the charges.

    The Prosecutor, Insp Celeb Latemo, told the court, presided over by Magistrate P.T Ajibade, that the accused committed the offences at Ereguru Street, Ado Ekiti at about 3:a.m on Jan. 7.

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    He alleged that the accused broke into the the shop of the complainant, Yinka Adedeji and stole DVD player with remote control valued N8,000, one socket valued N2,000 and two packets of rothmans valued N400.

    Other stolen items listed by the prosecutor included one lighter valued N50.00 and N50.00 cash all valued N10,500.

    The prosecutor said that the offences contravened Sections 413(1) and 390(9) of the Criminal Code Cap C 16 Vol.1, Law of Ekiti State Nigeria 2012.

    The magistrate granted the accused bail in the sum of N50,000 with two sureties in like sum.

    She said that the sureties must deposit a photocopy of their valid I.D cards with the court’s registrar.

    Ajibade added that the sureties must both reside within the court’s jurisdiction and adjourned the case to Jan. 25 for mention.

    NAN

  • ‘Stealing in the name of Islam is insanity’

    ‘Stealing in the name of Islam is insanity’

    Bauchi State Governor Mohammed Abubakar has said those using Islam to loot public funds through Hajj operations are insane.

    According to him, Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and Muslims stealing in the name of Islam, are insane.

    Abubakar spoke when he received report on the 2017 Hajj operations at the Government House in Bauchi.

    He noted with concern that “the looting trend has became worrisome, as the level of desperation for wealth accumulation for personal use is making some people steal using one of the sacred pillars of Islam”.

    The governor recalled that his regime inherited a debt profile from the 2014 Hajj, but through prudent management and creative measures, funds are being returned into government’s purse in the last two years.

    He added that Bauchi has been recording successes in Hajj activities since 2015 and attributed the development to the doggedness of the Hajj teams in complying with government directives.

    “There is a clear departure from the past system, which was a graft that started with the creation of artificial scarcity of forms through its sales.

    “Bauchi State government is committed to improving the exercise as no stone will be left unturned in future exercises,” Abubakar said.

    The governor said an e-portal will be launched for the 2018 Hajj, adding that over 3,000 seats have been allocated to the state.

  • Salesman in court for alleged stealing

    A 37-year-old salesman, Oluwaseun Adegbesan, who allegedly stole his employer’s N750,000, has been arraigned at an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.

    Adegbesan, of Phillip Onashitu Street, Ketu, Lagos, is facing one-count charge of stealing.

    The prosecutor, Lucky Ihiehie, told the court that the accused committed the offence between April and November at Multi-Task Consulting Ltd, Okunowo Street, Ikosi, Ketu.

    He said the complainant, Olorunfemi Udoma, the employer of Adegbesan, reported the matter at Ketu Police Post, Lagos.

    “The complainant employed Adegbesan on October 25, 2016, as a salesman to drive the company’s van and supply beer to his customers.

    “The accused stole N750, 000 and converted it to his use, being proceeds from the sale of drinks.

    “The complainant told the police that the accused was supposed to distribute drinks to customers and remit money.

    “But he stole N750,000; the value of empty crates, bottles and beer.”

    Ihiehie said efforts by the complainant to recover his money proved abortive.

    “He searched for the accused. The complainant sighted Adegbesan on November 20.

    “He reported the matter at the police station and officers arrested the suspect,’’ the prosecutor said.

    According to him, the offence contravenes Section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (revised). The accused pleaded not guilty.

    The Magistrate, Mrs. O.S. Amzat, admitted the accused to bail at N100, 000 with two sureties.

    The court adjourned the case till January 23 for mention.

  • Despatch riders arraigned for alleged stealing

    Two men, Ebodo Daniel and Oga Joseph, were yesterday arraigned at Kubwa Grade 1 Area Court for allegedly swindling their employer of N643, 388.

    They were docked on charges of joint act, criminal breach of trust, misappropriation and cheating.

    The prosecutor, Mr. John Okpa, told the court that Adisa Adeola of Lokogoma, Abuja, reported the matter at Kubwa Police Station on November 25.

    He said the complainant employed the defendants as despatch riders with Konga.com to deliver parcels to customers and remit money to the company’s account.

    Okpa alleged that Daniel dishonestly diverted N469, 708 to his personal use, while Joseph did the same with N173, 680.

    He said the offences contravened sections 79, 311, 308 and 322 of the Penal Code.

    The defendants pleaded not guilty.

    The defence counsel, Mr. Anenin Enabosi, made a bail application for the defendants, assuring the court that sureties would be provided if the bail was granted.ý

    The judge, Mr. Mohammed Marafa, granted Daniel bail at N500, 000 with two sureties, who he ordered, must live in the court’s jurisdiction.

    Joseph got bail at N200, 000 with one surety. The judge explained that his bail condition was less because Daniel allegedly diverted more money.

    He said the sureties must produce means of livelihood and identification and adjourned the case till January 18.

  • Man arraigned for allegedly stealing laptop

    Man arraigned for allegedly stealing laptop

    The police in Asaba, Delta State, yesterday arraigned a 32-year-old man, Nnamdi Onyia, at an Asaba Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a laptop, valued at N216,000.

    The prosecutor, Mrs. Blessing Okafor, told the court that the accused allegedly committed the offence on October 16 at 271, Nnebisi Road, Asaba.

    She said the laptop belonged to Mr. Uzoka Abel.

    Okafor said the offence contravened Section 390 (9) of the Criminal Code Cap C 21 Vol. 1 Laws of Delta State of Nigeria, 2006.

    The accused pleaded not guilty.

    The Magistrate, Mrs. Okonkwo Akanume, granted the accused bail at N200,000 with one surety.

    She said the surety, who must be a civil servant, should show evidence of employment and live in the court’s jurisdiction.

    Okonkwo said the surety must own a landed property.

    She adjourned the case till November 27 for hearing.

  • Woman in court for alleged stealing fraud

    The police in Ibadan, Oyo State, have sued a 37-year-old woman, Oyeranti Martins, at an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan for allegedly obtaining N7million under false pretence.

    Martins, of Plot 6, Afolabi Femi Street, All Saint Road, Idi-Ishin, Ibadan, is facing a five-count charge on obtaining money under false pretence.

    The prosecutor, Salewa Ahmed, told the court that the accused committed the offences between 2014 and 2015.

    He said: “Martins fraudulently collected N6 million from Osubu Adenike on the pretext of selling shares of First City Monument Bank to her.

    “She also fraudulently collected N1million from Florence Oluwawemida on the pretext of selling shares to her, knowing same to be false.”

    Ahmed said the accused converted the N7million collected from the complainants to her use.

    He said the offences contravened sections 383, 419, 516 and 390 (9) of the Criminal Code, Cap 38, Vol. II, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

    The accused pleaded not guilty.

    The Magistrate, Mrs. M.A. Amole-Ajimoti, granted the accused bail at N500,000 with two sureties.

    She said one of the sureties must be a relation of the accused and adjourned the case till December 22 for mention.

  • Woman gets two years for stealing recharge cards

    An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State has sentenced a 31-year-old woman, Fabiyi Kemi, to two years’ imprisonment for stealing MTN recharge cards, valued at N4.2 million.

    The Chief Magistrate, Mrs. Adeola Adelaja, said the accused would serve with hard labour.

    The prosecutor, Sunday Eigbejiale, told the court that the convict committed the offence on August 3, about 9:15 am, in Ibara, Abeokuta.

    He said she stole denominations of MTN cards, worth N4.2 million, property of Kings Court Ideal Anchor Ltd, Ibara Housing Estate, Abeokuta.

    Eigbejiale said the convict was a sales representative with the organisation and was also in charge of selling MTN bulk cards.

    He said the convict could not provide money for the sold cards, claiming she was duped by a customer.

    The prosecutor told the court that it was the second time the convict stole the organisation’s money.

    “The first time, she could not account for N3 million cards she sold, claiming she was attacked by robbers,” he said.

    Eigbejiale said the offence contravened sections 383 and 390 of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun State, 2006.

    The convict, whose address was unknown, pleaded not guilty to the onecount charge of stealing.

  • Boy, 15, in court for allegedly stealing church bells

    Boy, 15, in court for allegedly stealing church bells

    A 15-year-old boy, who allegedly stole eight jingle bells from a church was on Thursday arraigned in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court.

    The defendant whose address was not given was docked on charges bordering on conspiracy and stealing.

    The Prosecutor, Sgt. Raphael Donny, told the court that the offences were committed between Oct. 23 to Nov. 3, at Christ Apostolic Church, Abraham Ezomor St., Ijaiye, a suburb of Lagos.

    Donny said that the defendant and one other at large, have been going to the same church to steal jingle bells.

    “So the security guards were put on alert, on that day, the accused and his other accomplice did not know they were being watched.

    “As soon as they stole the jingle bells and were about leaving, they were apprehended by the security guards, but the second boy escaped, “he said.

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    Donny added that the defendant and his other accomplice had stolen eight jingle bells in the last 11 days valued at N35,000.

    The offences contravened Sections 280 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

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

    The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Folakemi Davies – Abegunde, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N200,000 with two sureties in like sum .The case was adjourned until Dec. 4 for mention.

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