Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Ota Magistrates’ Court

December 10, 2025

Police arrest Ogun man for attempted stealing

Mr Emmanuel, whose address was not provided, is standing trial on charges bordering on attempted theft.

Armed policewomen
December 2, 2025

Man, 42, in court for alleged N2.5 million visa fraud

Mr Adaraloye alleged that the defendant fraudulently collected N2.5 million from the complainant, Rashidat Lawal, to process a European visa for her son.

Court room used to illustrate the story
November 27, 2025

Ogun man arrested for stealing church bells

Dayo Shonekan was arraigned before the Ota Magistrates’ Court for stealing church bells.

Church bells
November 20, 2025

Estate agent, 36, in court over alleged N150,000 rent scam

The magistrate adjourned the case until December 3 for further hearing.

Court
August 18, 2025

Man in court over alleged N3 million tricycle fraud

The magistrate adjourned the case until August 25, for further hearing.

Local courtroom
June 3, 2025

Police arraign three for allegedly stealing goods worth N168,500

The magistrate adjourned the case until June 16, for further hearing.

Local courtroom
June 2, 2025

Ex-convict remanded over theft of valuables worth N595,000

The magistrate ordered the remand of the defendant because he was an ex-convict and may abscond if granted bail.

Courtroom
May 19, 2025

POS attendant bags 18 months’ imprisonment for stealing N1 million

In her judgment, the magistrate, O.O. Fadairo, sentenced the convict to 18 months’ imprisonment with an option of a fine of N60,000.

Nigerian prison
May 5, 2025

PoS attendant arraigned for using employer’s N1 million to gamble

Mr Adaraloye alleged that the defendant unlawfully withdrew N1 million from his employer’s account to play a game of chance.

Court room
April 14, 2025

Court remands man over theft of wires worth N12 million

The magistrate, O.O. Fadairo, ordered that the defendant be remanded in the Ibara Correctional Centre to stop him from absconding.

Courtroom