Stealing
By Deborah Akpede
Ikeja, Aug. 9, 2018 (NAN) A 52-year-old businessman,Taofeek Kayode, was on Thursday brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, charged with obtaining N1.4 million under the pretext of supplying building materials.
Kayode, who resides at Mushin, Lagos, however, pleaded not guilty to the three-count charge of obtaining money under false pretense, stealing and issuing of dud cheque.
The prosecutor, Insp. Aondohemba Koti, said that the accused committed the offence on June 25 at Palm Avenue, Mushin, Lagos.
Koti said that the accused obtained N1.4 million from Mr Mohammed Abdulahi with the pretext of supplying him building materials, which he did not.
“The complainant contacted the accused, who claimed to be dealing with sales of building materials, to supply him some doors and other materials valued at N1.4 million.
“After the accused collected the money, he refused to supply the materials, but converted the money to his own use.
“After much pressure on him to either supply the materials or refund the money, he issued a cheque to the complainant which was dishonored by the bank, due to insufficient fund in the account.
“The complainant reported the case at the station and the accused was arrested,” the prosecutor said.
The offence contravened Sections 287, 314 and 321 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
Section 287 stipulates three years jail term for stealing, while Section 314 attracts 15 years for obtaining money under false pretence.
The Magistrate, Mrs M.O Tanimola granted the accused bail of N200, 000 with two sureties.
Tanimola said that the sureties should be gainfully employed and show evidence of two years tax payment to the Lagos State Government.
The case was adjourned until Aug. 27 for mention. (NAN)
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Edited by Ifeyinwa Okonkwo/Olagoke Olatoye