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  • Shopkeeper charged with theft of N350,000 footwear

    Shopkeeper charged with theft of N350,000 footwear

    A 26-year-old female shopkeeper, Rachael Omua, was on Thursday brought before a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for stealing 19 pairs of footwear valued at N350,000.

    The accused, who resides at No. 6, Wilmer Crescent, Apapa, Lagos, is facing a two-count-charge of conspiracy and theft.

    Omua, however, denied the charge.

    The prosecutor, Insp. Philip Osijiale, told the court that accused committed the offences on Sept. 22 at Shop 22/24, Abibu Oki Str., Lagos Island.

    He alleged that the accused conspired with two others, and stole 19 pairs of shoes valued at N350,000 from her employer, Mr Kingsley Ezeala.

    Osijiale told the court that the theft was discovered when the complainant, was taking the shop’s end-of-year stock.

    He said that the accused admitted that she sold the 19 pairs of shoes to two other footwear sellers in the market.

    He said that the offences contravened Sections 287(7) and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

    The Magistrate, Mr Omolaja Kazeem, granted the accused bail in the sum of
    N500, 000 with one surety in like sum.

    He said that the sureties must be gainfully employed and should be blood relations of the accused.

    Kazeem adjourned the case until December 20, for mention.

    NAN

  • Butcher allegedly waylays truck driver, steals N170,000

    Butcher allegedly waylays truck driver, steals N170,000

    A 30-year-old butcher, Saheed Ibrahim, on Monday appeared before a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly waylaying a truck driver on Lagos Carter Bridge and dispossessing him of N170,000.

    Ibrahim, who resides at No. 3, Ogbayo St., Sangotedo Lekki, Lagos, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.

    The accused pleaded innocence of the offences.

    The Prosecutor, Insp. Philip Osijiale, told the court that accused and three of his accomplices, who are presently at large, committed the offences on Nov. 28, at about 8:00pm.

    Osijiale said that the accused and his team waylaid a truck driver, Mohammed Bukankwato, on Carter Bridge, Idumota, Lagos Island, when his truck broke down.

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    He said that the accused and his accomplices forcefully collected the sum of N170,000 from the driver.

    “The truck driver was coming from Mile 12 and heading to Ijora when his truck broke down on the bridge.

    “The accused and his gang accosted him and threatened to throw him in the Lagoon if he did not give them all he had.

    “They collected the sum of N170,000 from him and ran away.

    “The complainant went to the nearest police station to report, fortunately the accused was apprehended and efforts are still underway to arrest the three others at large,” he said.

    Osijiale said that the offences contravened Sections 287 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

    Section 287 stipulates three years imprisonment, while Section 411 carries two years imprisonment for offenders.

    The Magistrate, Mr Omolaja Kazeem, granted the accused bail in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties in like sum.

    He adjourned the case until Jan. 3, for mention.

    NAN

  • Guard docked for stealing pipes

    Guard docked for stealing pipes

    A 30-year-old security guard, Edward Sunday was on Tuesday arraigned in a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court over alleged theft of 200 pieces of Acro-props pipes belonging to his employer.

    The accused is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and theft.

    He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

    The Prosecutor, Insp. Philip Osijiale had earlier told the court that the accused on April 21 at about 5:30 p.m at Ikoya Avenue, Ikoyi Lagos conspired with one other person, now at large to steal the pipes.

    He said that the accused was a security guard employed by Alliance and General Estate Development Limited to guard some of their new sites.

    Osijiale alleged that Sunday stole 200 pieces of Acro props valued at one million naira from one of the sites and sold them for N67,000.

    Osijiale said that the offences contravened Sections 287(d) and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 287 stipulates three years imprisonment, while section 411 stipulates two years imprisonment for offenders.

    The Magistrate, Mr Omolaja Kazeem, granted the accused bail in the sum of N300,000 with two sureties in like sum.

    He said that ‎the sureties must be gainfully employed, and show evidence of tax payment to the Lagos State Government and their addresses should be verified.

    The case was adjourned till May 19 for hearing.

  • Man faces fraud charge

    A 59-year-old man, Lateef Durojaiye was on Friday arraigned in a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defrauding a man of N7000, 000

    The Prosecutor, ASP. Richard Odigie, told court that the accused had in August 2016, collected N700,000 from one Saidu Rafiu at Igodo Oloja community in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos.

    Odigie said that the accused collected the money to supply metal drums to Rafiu but converted the money to his personal use.

    He said that Durojaiye had refused to refund the money to the complainant and had absconded but was recently apprehended.

    The prosecutor said that the offences contravened Sections 285 and 312 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

    Section 285 stipulates three years imprisonment for theft while Section 312 stipulates 15 years imprisonment for fraud.

    The accused, who is facing a two-count charge of fraud and theft, however, denied the charges.

    The Magistrate, Mrs F. O. Ikobayo, admitted the accused to bail in the sum of N200, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

    She adjourned the case until April 24.

     

  • Man arraigned for hitting neighbour with iron rod

    A man, Friday Koku, who allegedly hit his neighbour with an iron rod in the face, was on Friday released on N500, 000 bail on the orders of a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

    The Magistrate, Mrs F.O. Ikobayo, who gave the ruling, also granted the accused two responsible sureties in like sum.

    The 25-year-old is facing a charge of assault occasioning harm to which he pleaded not guilty.

    Earlier, the prosecutor, ASP Richard Odigie told the court that the accused committed the offence on April 14 at about 4.00 p.m. at Sapati Village, Ibeju-Lekki, and Lagos.

    He said the accused allegedly hit his neighbour, Friday Koku, with an iron rod in the face during an argument which eventually led to a fight.

    The offence contravened Section 171 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (as amended) which, on conviction, attracts a three-year jail term.

    The case was adjourned until April 24 for mention.

     

  • Man arraigned for impersonation, pre-paid meter fraud

    Man arraigned for impersonation, pre-paid meter fraud

    A 42-year-old man, Gbenisoye Akano, on Tuesday appeared before a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court over alleged impersonation of staff of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) to defraud a woman of N130,000.

    The accused is facing a three-count charge of impersonation, fraud and theft.

    Akano allegedly collected the money from the complainant, Mrs Oluwakemi Abimbola, on the pretext of supplying her a prepaid meter.

    The prosecutor, ASP Richard Odigie, told the court that the accused committed the offences on Jan. 5 at about 10.00 a.m. at Opeyemi Close, Good Gbenisoye AkanoNews Estate, Ogombo Ajah, Lagos.

    Odigie said the accused posed as an official of the EKEDC attached to Marina Branch while committing the offences.

    He said the accused with three others still at large came with a ladder and posed as EKEDC officials and threatened to disconnect electricity supply to the house of the complainant.

    “Abimbola, a new landlady in the estate, pleaded with them and they insisted that she must get a prepaid meter which the accused and his accomplices told her will cost N130,000.

    “After transferring the money into the accused’s account, she did not hear from him again,’’ Odigie said.

    The offences contravened Sections 78 (a), 285, 312 (1) (a) and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (Revised).

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 78 stipulates four years imprisonment for impersonation, Section 285 provides three years for theft, while Section 312 prescribes 15 years for offenders.

    The accused pleaded not guilty.

    The Magistrate, Mrs F. O. Ikobayo, granted the accused a N100,000 bail with two sureties in like sum.

    She said the two sureties must be a blood relation of the accused, while the other surety should be a civil servant.

    The case was adjourned until April 28 for mention.

     

  • Man arraigned for beating ex-wife to pulp

    A 42-year-old man, Semiu Abiodun, who allegedly beat his estranged wife to a pulp over her property, was on Tuesday brought before a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

    Abiodun is being tried for a two-count charge of assault and breach of peace.

    According to the prosecutor, Insp. Philip Osijiale, the accused had on April 1 at Idumota on Lagos Island assaulted his wife, Oluwakemi, in her shop.

    “The accused went to his wife’s shop at Idumota to explain what happened to the jeep and truck she kept in his custody before their separation.

    “In the process, the accused assaulted the complainant by beating her black and blue and also damaged one of her eyes.”

    The prosecutor said the mother of five was the bread winner of the family, but was separated from the husband as a result of constant battering.

    He alleged that the accused took advantage of the complainant’s absence in the house to sell her property.

    “Abiodun sold his wife’s jeep and truck and when she asked him to return the vehicles and some other property in his custody, he turned violent.

    “It was other traders at the market that came to her rescue when they heard her crying for help.

    “The accused was arrested while the complainant was rushed to the hospital.

    “She is still receiving treatment in the hospital,” he told the court.

    The offences contravened Sections 166 and 171 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 166 stipulates three months imprisonment or N45, 000 fine or both, while Section 171 provides a three-year jail term for assault occasioning harm.

    The accused, however, pleaded not guilty.

    The Magistrate, Mr Omolaja Kazeem, granted the accused N20, 0a00 bails with two sureties in the like sum and adjourned the case until April 28 for trial.

     

  • Salesman docked for stealing N10m

    Salesman docked for stealing N10m

    A 35-year-old salesman, Adewale Oduniyi, was on Thursday brought before a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing N10million.

    Oduniyi, a salesman with Vital Products Plc., is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and theft.

    The accused, however, pleaded not guilty.

    The Prosecutor, DSP. Sunday Ekong, told court that the accused had between 2012 and 2015 at Ogba in Ikeja, Lagos conspired with three others to steal N10 million belonging to Vital Products Plc.

    He said that the accused converted N10 million proceeds from sale of the company’s products in his care to his personal use.

    The prosecutor said that the offences contravened Sections 285 (1) (7) and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

    Report shows that Section 285 stipulates three years imprisonment if found guilty.

    The Defence Counsel, Mr Kelechi Nweke, applied for bail for his client, assuring court that Oduniyi would not jump bail.

    The Magistrate, Mrs F.O. Ikobayo, granted the accused bail in the sum of N200, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

    The court adjourned the case until May 31 for hearing.

     

    NAN

     

  • Five arraigned for robbing Lagos residents with broken bottles

    Five artisans, who allegedly armed themselves with broken bottles to rob people in Lagos, were on Wednesday charged before a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court.

    The accused are Sherif Emiloju, 23, a cobbler; Aanu Amos, 22, a mechanic; Farouq Atolagbe, 21, a printer; Anthony Oriade, 19, a tailor; and Adeyemi Ajibade, 29, a painter.

    They are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and robbery.

    The prosecutor, Insp. Ben Ekundayo told the court that accused committed the offences with others still at large on April 1 at about 11. 05 p.m. on Obadina Street, Lagos Island.

    He said the accused entered a compound on Obadina Street, where they met the complainant, Mr Olayinka Hounks and Mr Abass Bashorun in front of their apartments relaxing.

    “They threatened to stab them with broken bottles before robbing them of their phones and money.

    “While the accused were operating, a team of policemen on duty raided the area and arrested five of them while others escaped,’’ he said.

    Ekundayo said one of the phones and N50, 000 were recovered from the accused.

    The offences contravened Sections 295 (2), (a) and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (as amended).

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 295 stipulates a 21- year jail term for offenders.

    The Magistrate, Mr Ade Adefulire, granted the accused bail in the sum of N200, 000 each with one surety each in like sum.

    He said the sureties must have a minimum of N100, 000 in their bank accounts.

    The case was adjourned until May 25 for mention.

     

  • Sales representative arraigned over theft of N10.2m

    Sales representative arraigned over theft of N10.2m

    A 28-year-old sales representative, Sanni Azeez, who allegedly stole goods worth N10.2 million was on Wednesday brought before a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

    Azeez, who is facing a two-count charge of theft and fraud, pleaded innocence of the offences.

    The prosecutor, Insp. Ben Ekundayo, told the court that the accused had between December 2015 and March 2016 collected goods worth N10.2 million under false pretences.

    Ekundayo said that the accused collected packs of Bruit and Denim body spray from DARAC Distribution Ltd, at Ayodele Diyan Street, Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja, Lagos.

    He also said Azeez collected the goods under the pretext of supplying them to customers and remit the proceeds but made away with the goods.

    The prosecutor said the offences contravened Sections 285 and 312 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (as amended).

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 285 carries a three-year jail term for theft and Section 312 stipulates 15 years imprisonment for fraud.

    The Magistrate, Mr Ade Adefulire, admitted the accused to N500, 000 bail with two sureties in like sum.

    Adefulire said that one of the sureties must be a grade level 10 officer in the civil service adding that the other must be owner of an account with a minimum of N200,000 in the bank account.

    He adjourned the case till May 25 for mention.