Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Criminal Law of Lagos State

June 23, 2021

Lagos teenager arraigned for armed robbery

“The defendant carted away jewellery, three iPhones, two Samsung television sets, drinks, clothes and shoes, all valued at N5.7 million.

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June 21, 2021

Herbalist dupes client of N10.7m

The herbalist was going to pray over the money to boost his client’s trade.

Court room
April 30, 2021

Siblings arraigned for begging with unknown babies

An NGO official told the police that the second defendant was seen on so many occasions begging with different babies that were not hers.

Beggars used to illustrate the story
March 25, 2021

Man dragged to court for stealing biscuits worth N1.4m

The police the defendant stole 217 cartons of Nasco cornflakes and 92 cartons of Nasco biscuits all valued N1.4 million.

Court room
March 8, 2021

Suspected fake soldier docked for beating police inspector

The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

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February 26, 2021

Police arrest woman for stealing N19.7 million from cryptocurrency firm

The police charged Ms. Iselobhor, 51, with conspiracy and theft on Friday.

Nigerian Police Force
February 22, 2021

Salesmen arraigned for stealing 720 cartons of tomato paste

The defendants, Chinedu Oluwa, 22, Emenike Orji, 25, and Patrick Agore, 29, are facing a two-count charge.

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February 17, 2021

Court slams N500,000 bail on man over stolen N36,000 phone

Mr. Iberedem said the defendant with others at large, also stole N1,000.

Hakeem Odumosu
February 15, 2021

Court remands cutlass-wielding bus conductor who threatened to kill passengers

“The defendant was arrested while others escaped and a cutlass was recovered from him.”

Lagos Police Commissioner Hakeem Odumosu (Photo Credit: Adesina Mutiu)