Real estate agent nabbed for defrauding 15 clients
A 40-year-old estate agent, Tunji Adebayo, has been arraigned at the Chief Magistrates’ Court in Kaduna for defrauding 15 accommodation seekers of N3.6 million.
The police charged Mr Adebayo with two counts of fraud and theft.
He pleaded not guilty.
Prosecution counsel Chidi Leo told the court that the defendant committed the offence between December and February in Kaduna, alleging that the defendant obtained N3.6 million from 15 people seeking accommodation.
The police officer added that the defendant was apprehended following a tip-off by a bank he went to withdraw the money.
The defence counsel, A. O. Femi, prayed the court to admit his client on bail in the most liberal terms.
Magistrate Ibrahim Emmanuel admitted the defendant to N500,000 bail with two sureties.
He adjourned the case until June 24 for a hearing.
(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.”
States
Ex-NOSDRA director advises young civil servants on personal development
Mr Nkangwung stated, “This life is not about what you get now. Invest in yourself and be patient with God.”
Lagos
Group advocates coordinated conservation framework for Badagry’s heritage
Mr Ijinla said heritage conservation and tourism could complement each other when properly planned and managed.
World
British singer Ed Sheeran cries on stage over tour fallout
Mr Sheeran described the situation in the region as a “systemic injustice” in the West Bank.
Sport
NPFL: Pillars thrash Doma United 4-1 in Kano
Speaking after the match, Pillars coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, commended his players for their performance.
Sport
Fortune FA remain unbeaten as Idowu U-16 League records 19 goals
The victory lifted Heritage out of the relegation zone and boosted their hopes of turning around their campaign.
Agriculture
Kwara targets 1,000 cattle for artificial insemination Pub
The Director of TGB Farms, Ishola Peace, commended the government for extending the programme to the farmers.
