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Criminal Law of Lagos

April 21, 2026

Mechanic arraigned over alleged N2.7 million SUV repair  fraud

The police in Lagos on Tuesday, charged a 40-year-old mechanic, Ikechukwu Madu, before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, over an alleged N2

Gavel used to illustrate the story
December 4, 2023

Court remands 35-year-old man for defiling neighbour’s daughter

The prosecutor said the defendant lured the teenager into his room and defiled her.

Court Gavel
November 29, 2023

Court remands three suspects in murder of Yayi’s aide, Sanni Adeniyi

The magistrate adjourned the matter until January 9, 2024, for further hearing.

Court room used to illustrate the story
October 30, 2023

Teenager faces N550,000 electric wire theft charge

He said that the defendant also stole electric wires valued at N550,000, which belonged to Sikiru.

Court room
August 9, 2023

44-year-old man in court for diesel theft

Mr Oriyomi, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty.

Magistrate’s Court
September 28, 2021

Bus conductor gets 25 years in prison for defiling 15-month-old toddler

The conductor was 35 years old when he defiled the toddler, who was his neighbour’s daughter.