Judiciary

A 53-year-old security guard, Adekunle Oladujoye, was on Monday docked in a Chief Magistrates Court in Yaba, Lagos for allegedly stealing 68 pieces of office chairs worth N20.4million from his employer.

The police charged Oladujoye with conspiracy, theft and breach of peace.

He however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The Prosecution Counsel, ASP Rita Momah, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on May 27, at the Allianz Nigeria Insurance Limited, at No. 95, Broad Street, Lagos Island area of Lagos.

She said that the defendant, who was supposed to secure the company property, broke into the store and stole 68 office chairs worth N20.4million.

The offence, she said, contravenes the provisions of sections 411 and 287 (7) and 168 (d) of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015 (Revised).

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 287 (7) prescribes a seven-year jail term upon conviction for stealing from one’s employer while 411 stipulates two years imprisonment for conspiracy.

Chief Magistrate Adeola Adedayo admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N1million with two responsible sureties in like sum.

She held that the sureties must submit copies of their National Identification Number (NIN), and their Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) card.

She further directed that both of them must be residing within the court’s jurisdiction and be gainfully employed with evidence of three years tax payment to the Lagos State Government.

Adedayo adjourned the case until July 27 for mention. (NAN) 

– June 27, 2022 @ 14:02 GMT | C.E

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