EKO NEWS

Businessman Arraigned For Allegedly Destroying N400,000 Property

A 48-year-old businessman, Adedoyin Banjo, who allegedly damaged an erected gate and fence worth N400, 000, on Wednesday appeared before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.

The police charged Banjo, who resides at Gbagada, Lagos, with unlawful damage and breach of the peace.

The Prosecutor, Insp. Lucky Ihiehie, told the court that the defendant committed the alleged offences on Nov. 29, 2019, at Gbagada, Lagos.

Read Also: Man In Court Over Alleged Theft Of N250,000 Gold Chain

Ihiehie alleged that the defendant told the police that the land where the fence was erected belonged to him.

The prosecutor said that the gate and fence belonged Mr Victor Onochie.

He said that the alleged offences contravene the provisions of Sections 168 and 351 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The Magistrate, Mrs Ejiro Kubeinje, admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N50, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

Kubeinje adjourned the case until March 12 for mention. (NAN)

Otunba T.J Abass

The Publisher, Ekohotblog.com

Share
Published by
Otunba T.J Abass

Recent Posts

Iyabo Ojo Expresses Regret Over Involvement in Mohbad’s Exhumation

I Wanted Justice, Not Drama- Iyabo Ojo She calls for justice in Mohbad's death The…

57 seconds ago

Group Criticizes Obasanjo for Undermining State Refineries, Calls for Nation-Building Focus

Movement for Anti-Corruption, Integrity, and Transparency Initiative Critises Former President Olusegun Obansanjo Tells him to…

27 minutes ago

Be Rest Assured of Developmental Projects in 2025- Sanwo-Olu to Lagosians

Sanwo-olu says administration will redouble efforts, key into Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda Lagos State Governor…

48 minutes ago