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Criminal Law of Lagos State

February 22, 2024

Security guards arraigned for attempted robbery

The defendants are facing a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, attempt to rob and possessing a locally fabricated gun.

Prison bar
February 19, 2024

Police arraign trader for stabbing man with scissors in Lagos

The prosecutor said the defendant stabbed the complainant with a pair of scissors on his waist, and blood gushed out.

ARMED POLICE OFFICERS
February 13, 2024

Estate agent arraigned for defrauding accommodation seeker of N1 million

Mr Ehieniua said that the defendant falsely obtained N1 million from the complainant, Martins Kingsley.

Gavel used to illustrate the story
February 12, 2024

13-year-old boy arrested for defiling six-year-old girl

The Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Monday remanded a 13-year-old boy in a borstal for defiling his neighbour’s daughter.

Borstal
February 1, 2024

Labourer in court over alleged theft of N1.2 million cables

The chief magistrate adjourned the case until February 14 for further hearing.

Court Gavel
January 31, 2024

Lagos resident arraigned for stealing mattresses, chairs

The police have arraigned one Rabiu Ibrahim, 20, for stealing property worth N1.5 million.

Lagos CP, Fayoade Adegoke
January 30, 2024

Lagos: 62-year-old woman pushes EKEDC employee off ladder

The defendant is being tried on a three-count charge of attempted murder, illegal reconnection of power and breach of public peace.

Electricity worker on an electric pole with ladder
January 23, 2024

Man, 29, remanded in prison custody for stealing

The prosecutor said the defendant stole property valued at N1.9 million from the complainant.

Gavel
January 23, 2024

Police arraign man for assault

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge

Gavel used to illustrate the story
January 23, 2024
Lagos CP, Fayoade Adegoke