CRIME

Driver docked for alleged theft of employer’s N1.6m

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October 9, 2024

Ngozi Njoku

A factory driver, Yusuf Otulana, on Wednesday appeared before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, for allegedly stealing his employer’s N1.6 million.

Otulana, who resides at Odunsi Street, Bariga in Lagos, is being tried for alleged charges of breach of public peace and stealing.

The Prosecutor, Insp. Donjour Perezi told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offences on June 1 at No. 7, City of Power St., Shomolu, Lagos.

Perezi alleged that the defendant, being the driver and distributor at Ken Success Water factory, diverted N1.6 million being proceeds from sale of water to his personal use.

The prosecutor said the offences contravened Sections 168 and 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

It was reported that Section 287 prescribes three years imprisonment for stealing.

The Magistrate, Mrs M.O Tanimola, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N150,000with two sureties in like sum.

She adjourned the matter until Oct. 16 for mention.

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