8th April, 2011
Two accused, Owolere Odega, 35 and Bose Ajisebutu, 28 have been arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ogudu, Lagos on a six-count charge of false pretence, conspiracy and stealing.
The prosecutor, Sergeant Rotimi Omoge alleged that in October 2010 at 5, Ashafa Street, Saabo, Ojodu, Lagos, Owolere Oduega and Bose Ajisebutu fraudulently obtained N750,000 from Friday Emekhua on the pretence of procuring a German visa for him.
The police also alleged that they obtained another N500,000 from Olumo Atinuke on the pretence of procuring a South African visa for her.
The police added that one of the accused, Owolere Oduega on 14 March, 2011 at the Oceanic Bank Plc., Ojodu branch obtained N150,000 on the pretence of procuring a South African visa for an unnamed victim.
The accused were alleged to be in possession of a stamp suspected to be forged. The offences are punishable under sections 419, 516, 390 and 467 of the Criminal Code, Cap.17, Vol. 11, Laws of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2003.
When the charges were read to them, they pleaded not guilty and the trial magistrate, Mrs. Dani Oni admitted them on bail in the sum of N100,000 each with two sureties each who must show evidence of paying tax to the Lagos State Government.
The case has been adjourned till 4 May, 2011 for mention.
—Oluwatunmise Ige
