Woman, 58, arrested in Lagos for theft
A 58-year-old woman, Busayo Komolafe, was on Thursday arraigned before the Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly stealing property valued at N400,000.
The defendant was charged with felony and stealing.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The prosecutor, Clément Okuiomose, told the court that Komolafe committed the offences at about 5:22p.m on April 27 at Ikoga, Badagry, Lagos.
Mr Okuiomose said the defendant conspired with others now at large to break into the complainant’s house, Omolara Ogunsola.
He said the defendant stole household property valued at N400,000 belonging to the complainant.
The prosecutor said that the offences contravened Sections 411 and 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos state, 2015.
The chief magistrate, A.J. Aina, granted Komolafe bail of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum.
Mr Aina adjourned the case until May 27 for mention.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Hot news Home top
I won’t betray Nigerians’ trust; my reforms will deliver better future: Tinubu
Mr Tinubu insisted that the ongoing reforms would eventually deliver lasting national prosperity.
Economy
Stock market transacts 1.66 billion shares, gains N962 billion
The uptrend was driven by broad-based buying interest across banking, consumer goods, industrial, insurance and telecommunications stocks.
Kano
Kano govt inaugurates 2025/2026 annual school census
The commissioner presented sample census questionnaires and other data collection materials to key education agencies.
Sport
Mbappé effigy burning in Paraguay fuels fans’ racism accusations
The decision to burn an effigy of Mbappe did not sit well with many on social media, and they are claiming racism as the motive behind it.
States
Soldier killed as ISWAP terrorists attack Borno military base
The army described the July 7 attack on the base as a coordinated assault that was successfully repelled by troops.
Diaspora
Nigeria suspends O15 third-party visa services for U.S.-based applicants
The service, which did not disclose reasons for the suspension, clarified that its e-visa system remained active for prospective travellers.
