The prosecutor said the defendant stole property valued at N1.9 million from the complainant.
The Chief Magistrate, Bola Osunsanmi, however, did not listen to their plea.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Abdulhamid Isah is facing a three-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretences and stealing and retaining proceeds of criminal conduct.
Magistrate adjourned the case until December 4 for mention.
The court ruled that the convict would be discharged after completing the 20-hour community service, which would be at the discretion of the officer in charge.
Raimi Adebayo’s action contravened Section 97 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015, prosecutors said.Â
