Crime
Clearing agent in court for alleged N3.5m fraud
A 31-year-old clearing agent, Ayodele Adebayonle, on Tuesday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defrauding his customer of N3.5 million.
Adebayonle, who resides at 25, Otun Araromi St., Magodo area of Lagos, is facing a three-count charge of stealing, forgery and fraud.
He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The prosecutor, ASP. Raji Akeem, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on March 16, 2020 at Apapa Wharf, Lagos.
Akeem said that the defendant collected the money from the complainant, Mr Bukola Adeniyi, on the pretext that he would clear his container, which he failed to do.
He said the defendant was later traced and arrested.
The prosecutor said the offences contravened Sections 287, 314, 365 and 370 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 287 stipulates three years jail term for stealing.
The Chief Magistrate, Mrs O. A Layinka, granted the defendant bail of N2 million with two sureties in like sum.
Layinka adjourned the case until May 13 for mention.
-
Health1 week agoSenate hearing set to review research on COVID-19 vaccines, cancer concerns
-
Crime6 days agoLASU student dies after armed robbery attack
-
Featured6 days agoOsun APC counters Adeleke over security drone dispute, urges public to ignore allegations against Oyetola
-
Latest7 days ago2027: North will back Tinubu’s re-election bid, says ex-ACF Secretary-General
-
Politics6 days agoEmeka Ike reacts to alleged INEC-linked data breach
-
Latest1 week ago2027: The real reason Jonathan hasn’t accepted PDP ticket—Umar Sani
-
Comments and Issues7 days agoDay Ibori stormed Asaba for Oborevwori’s third anniversary
-
Latest1 week agoCG Musa 4 PBAT’ group declares support for Tinubu’s 2027 ambition, cites strategic leadership