Bureau de change operator docked for alleged stealing

A Bureau de change operator, Isiakar Zakari was on Wednesday arraigned in Lagos, for allegedly stealing a customer’s 10,000 British Pounds (about N5.64 million).

The police charged Zakari, 45, whose address was not provided, with conspiracy, theft and breach of peace.

He pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The Prosecution, ASP. Kehinde Ajayi, told the court that the defendant and others still at large, committed the offence on Dec. 2, 2021 at Allen Avenue, Ikeja.

She alleged that the defendant and his cohorts stole 10,000 British pounds, belonging to the complainant, Mr Aminu Dahiru.

The prosecution said that the defendant and his cohorts conducted themselves in a manner likely to cause breach of peace by sharing and converting the money into their personal use.

He said that the offence contravened the provision of Sections 168(d), 287 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

Magistrate A.O. Ajibade admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N1 million with two sureties in like sum.

Ajibade ordered that one of the sureties must own a landed property within the court’s jurisdiction.

She said the sureties must be gainfully employed and must provide evidence of two years tax payment to the Lagos State Government.

The magistrate adjourned the case until Feb. 24 for mention.