The Police in Lagos on Friday arraigned two men in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing gold jewellery and money valued N25.08 million. The defendants are Dennis Legal, 33; a laundry man who resides at 18, Adesuyi St., Akute,…
2 docked for allegedly abducting 12-year-old girl
A 45-year-old man, Two Joseph Jimoh and a 55-year-old woman, Helen Bada, were on Thursday docked in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly abducting a 12-year-old girl. The defendants were alleged to have conspired together to commit felony to with…
Jobless men steal church property, sent to jail
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday sentenced two unemployed men to 18 months imprisonment for stealing air conditioners valued N350,000 belonging to a church. The convicts are Jubril Karim, 27; and Augustine Ogbor, 47; who both live in Ayobo area…
Estate agent in court for allegedly defrauding 3 accommodation seekers
A 32-year-old estate agent, Seun Oladipupo, on Friday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defrauding three accomodation seekers of N725,000. Oladipupo, who resides at No. 12, Olokode St., Alakuko, Lagos State, is facing a two-count charge of fraud…
2 security guards in court over alleged attempted robbery
The police in Lagos, on Thursday, arraigned two security guards, Collins Azi, 26 and Adejoh Aromh, 37, before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly attempting to rob their employer of his belongings at gunpoint. The defendants, residing at Ogba, Lagos,…
3 docked over alleged theft of Maggi seasoning worth N50m
Three men were on Monday arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly stealing 3,000 cartons of Maggi seasoning valued N50 million. The accused Emmanuel Akpan, 38; Tasiu Aliu, 27; and Usman Hassan, 48, are being charged with conspiracy…
Court remands 3 men for allegedly robbing at gunpoint
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Monday remanded three men in Kirikiri Correctional Centre Lagos, for allegedly robbing a company of two cars and other items at gunpoint. The defendants, Godstime Effiong, 27, a driver; Daniel Adikwu, 23, a mechanic; and…
2 jobless men in court for allegedly stealing, receiving stolen battery
Two unemployed men on Wednesday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing and receiving a stolen generator battery, valued at N40,000. The defendants, Lateef Balogun, 20, and Isah Aminu, 29, both without fixed addresses, are being tried for…
Woman in court for alleged N2.1m fraud
The police in Lagos State on Tuesday arraigned a 38-year-old woman, Precious Nzewunwa, who allegedly defrauded her employer of N2.1 million. The defendant, a language translator, resides at 14, Badejoko St., Ikosi, Ketu, Lagos State. She is standing trial on…
Apprentice docked for allegedly stealing N958k from master
A teenage apprentice, Prince Okemgbo, who allegedly stole his master’s N958,000 was on Tuesday docked in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The police charged Okemgbo, 15, residing at Igando area of Lagos, with stealing. The Prosecution Counsel, DSP Kehinde…