Office assistant faces N1.9m theft charge
Cables
By Vivian Ibobo
Lagos, April 24, 2018 (NAN) A 33-year-old office assistant, Isaac Kayode, who allegedly stole cables valued at N1.9 million
belonging to his employer, on Tuesday appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.
Kayode, who resides at No. 47, Idimu Road, Egbeda, a Lagos suburb, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.
The Prosecutor, Police Insp. Christopher John, said the accused committed the offences with others at large on April 12 at
Shuga Entertainment Company, Ogba, Lagos.
John said the cables valued at N1.9 million, property of his employer, were stolen from the company’s premises.
“Kayode was on duty when the cables were declared missing and the management arrested and handed him over to
the police.”
The offences contravened Sections 287 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 287 prescribes seven years imprisonment for clerks or assistants who
steal from their employers.
The accused, however, denied the charge.
Ruling on the bail application of the accused, the Chief Magistrate, Mr P.E.Nwaka, granted the accused N400, 000 bail with
two sureties in like sum and adjourned the case until May 24 for mention. (NAN)
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Edited by Tayo Ikujuni/Dele Akinsola