Receptionist arraigned for allegedly stealing lodger’s $380,000
The police have arraigned a 35-year-old receptionist, Adesanya Adure, before a Chief Magistrates’ Court, Wuse, Abuja, for allegedly stealing $380,000.
The prosecuting counsel, Samuel Emmanuel said that the complainant, Ohakwe Ebere, reported the matter at the Utako Police Station on September 2.
Mr Emmanuel alleged that the defendant, a receptionist at Mountain of Fire hostel, changed the bed space of the complainant who lodged at the said facility on September 1 without her consent.
He further alleged that the defendant stole the said money which the complainant kept under the bed.
He said the offence contravened the provisions of section 287 of the Penal Code.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty.
The Magistrate, Farida Ibrahim, granted the defendant N300,000 bail with one reliable surety who must reside within the court’s jurisdiction.
Ms Ibrahim ordered that the surety must depose an affidavit of means of livelihood and address verified by the court’s registrar.
She adjourned the matter until October 2 for trial.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Heading 3
Mexico players return Rolex watches gifted by YouTuber Stevewilldoit
Mexico will face England in the last 16 in Mexico City on Monday, as they seek to reach the World quarter-finals for the first time in 40 years.
States
Ex-Ogun governor Gbenga Daniel’s wife loses 93-year-old mother
The statement noted, “She was a devoted Christian of the Baptist denomination until her passing, and her life stood as a quiet testament to devotion, family, and enduring values.”
States
British Fencing president predicts wider medal spread at Lagos Commonwealth Championships
The British Fencing president also commended the Nigeria Fencing Federation for its progress in organising international competitions over the past five years.
States
Islamic society rallies support for APC candidate ahead of Osun governorship poll
Mr Oyebamiji urged eligible voters to vote for him.
NationWide
NERC net billing rules will boost renewable energy adoption: Experts
Mr Akinrolabu said the framework adopts a net billing model rather than net metering.
Heading 4
Adeniran, Ogunye, others seek prosecution of Tinubu’s ex-minister Nnaji over certificate forgery allegation
Mr Oshoma urged the government to review official actions and decisions taken by Mr Nnaji as minister.
