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…
Court remands man for allegedly defiling teenager
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Monday remanded a 30-year-old man, Reuben Temitope, for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl. The Magistrate, Mrs E. Kubeinje, who refused to take the plea of the defendant, ordered that he should be remanded…
Man allegedly defrauds woman N3.8m
A 50-year-old man, Chinedu Enyeobi, on Monday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly obtaining N3.8 million under false pretences. The police charged Enyeobi with obtaining by false pretences and stealing by conversion. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty…