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  • Businessman faces N2.1m fraud charge

    Lawrence Okpara, a 52-year-old businessman, who was slated to have obtained 45 pieces of secondhand air conditioners worth N2.1 million under false pretences, was on Thursday brought before an Apapa Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

    Okpara, a resident of Ajegunle area of Apapa, is facing a three-count charge of obtaining money under false pretences, presumption as to false pretences in certain circumstances and stealing.

    The Prosecutor, Insp. Tony Elibeh told the court that the accused, who entered a ‘not guilty’ plea, committed the offences on Sept. 17, 2016 at Alaba International Market, Ojo, Lagos.

    Elibeh alleged that Okpara obtained 45 pieces of air conditioners from DennisAdiele on the pretext of paying him after selling them.

    The prosecutor said the accused, who had no intention of paying the complainant, sold off the goods and converted the proceeds to personal use.

    “The complainant said when he did not get any feedback from Okpara, he decided to confront him and ask for his money, but to his surprise the accused started giving excuses.

    “The accused issued a cheque of N2.1 million after much pressure but the cheque was dishonored at the bank on presentation due to insufficient funds.

    “Adiele reported the case to the police and the accused was arrested, “Elibeh said.

    The offences contravened Sections 285, 312 and 319 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 285 provides three years imprisonment, while Section 312 prescribes a 15-year jail term for obtaining money under false pretenses.

    The Chief Magistrate, Mr Titus Abolarinwa, granted the accused bail in the sum of N500, 000 with two sureties in like sum and adjourned the case until April 26 for mention.

     

  • Man arraigned for stabbing man with knife

    A 21-year-old jobless man, John Victor , who allegedly assaulted a man, Mike Osamaghomuwi, by stabbing him with a knife, was on Thursday arraigned before Chief magistrate Titus Abolarinwa sitting in Apapa, Lagos.

    The accused was, however, released on bail in the sum of N100,000  with one surety.

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

    Victor, a resident of Mile 2 area of Lagos, is standing trial on a charge of causing grievous bodily harm.

    The Prosecutor, Insp. Tony Elibeh told the court that the accused, who entered a not-guilty plea, committed the offence on March 15 at Mile 2, Festac Road, Lagos.

    He alleged that the accused assaulted Osamaghomuwi by beating him and stabbing him with a knife following an argument between them.

    He said attempts by other pedestrians at the scene to settle the dispute proved abortive as the accused continued to stab the complainant.

    “The complainant was rushed to the hospital, while the accused was apprehended by the police.”

    The offence contravened Section 243 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

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

    Further hearing in the case has been fixed for April 12.

     

  • Saleswoman faces N2.4m theft charge

    A 32-year-old saleswoman, Slyvia Lemeh, was on Thursday arraigned before an Apapa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, for allegedly stealing N2.4 million from her employer.

    Lemeh, who is a resident of Ajegunle area of Apapa, Lagos pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing.

    According to the prosecutor, Insp. Tony Elibeh , the accused committed the offence between the months of January and February at Yusuf Adebayo Street, Olodi Apapa, Lagos.

    He alleged that the accused, who works as a saleswoman at Sebastian Ibe’s shop, stole N2.4 million from him.

    Elibeh said the accused received the sum of N2.4 million being the proceed made from sales, and instead of remitting the money to Ibe, she converted the money to personal use.

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

    He noted that the offence contravened Section 285 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 285 prescribes a minimum of three-year jail term for stealing, if found guilty.

    The Chief Magistrate, Mr Titus Abolarinwa, admitted the accused to bail in the sum of N500, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

    The Magistrate adjourned the case till April 12, for mention.