Police arraign woman for stealing employer’s N2.3 million
A 42-year-old businesswoman, Fatima Olawuyi, on Tuesday appeared before the Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing N2.3 million from her employer.
The defendant, who resides in Oko Oba, Agege, Lagos State, however, pleaded not guilty to the one-count charge of stealing.
The prosecutor, Akeem Raji, told the court that the defendant committed the offence in June 2022 at No. 1 Ogundele Street, Agege.
According to Mr Raji, the complainant, Musiliudeen Ogundele, runs a charity organisation named Ajoke 21st Charity Foundation.
The prosecutor said the defendant stole N2.3 million from the organisation and absconded.
The alleged offence contravenes section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The chief magistrate, B.O. Osunsanmi, granted the defendant N200,000 bail with two sureties in like sum.
Ms Osunsanmi adjourned the case until March 13 for mention.
(NAN)
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