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Criminal Law of Lagos State

January 17, 2024

Two remanded over alleged defilement of neighbour’s 11-year-old daughter

The Chief Magistrate, Bola Osunsanmi, however, did not listen to their plea.

Gavel used to illustrate the story
January 17, 2024

Man arraigned over alleged N1 million visa fraud

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.

Gavel
January 11, 2024

Furniture maker arrested for N800,000 fraud

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Magistrate’s Court
December 6, 2023

EFCC arraigns businessman for allegedly stealing $63,590 from client

Abdulhamid Isah is facing a three-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretences and stealing and retaining proceeds of criminal conduct.

Ikeja High Court
November 24, 2023

Police arraign electrician for alleged N300,000 fraud

Magistrate adjourned the case until December 4 for mention.

Gavel used to illustrate the story
October 27, 2023

Magistrate orders Lagos trader to clean court premises for stealing onions

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.

Bag of onions 
October 12, 2023

Surety charged with obstruction of justice as suspect flees in Lagos

Raimi Adebayo’s action contravened Section 97 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015, prosecutors said. 

Lagos police commissioner, Abiodun Alabi
October 11, 2023

Pipeline vandals convicted of killing SSS officers in Lagos

He held that the prosecution proved that the two defendants participated in the ambush of the SSS operatives.

SSS Officers (Credit: Premium Times)
October 9, 2023

Court sentences policeman to death for killing Lagos lawyer Bolanle Raheem

Justice Ibironke Harrison of a Lagos High Court has sentenced policeman Drambi Vandi to death by hanging for shooting a Lagos-based lawyer, Omobolanle Raheem.

Drambi Vandi
October 3, 2023

Four charged with stealing employer’s N5 million

They are standing trial for conspiracy and stealing.

Gavel