Crime & Court
N1.6m theft: Plaintiff accuses magistrate for freeing convict with N4,000 fine in Osun
FACTS reliably gathered by Mega Icon Magazine revealed how a sales man, Yemi Adeoye who pleaded guilty of stealing goods and cash worth of N1, 619, 450 (One million, six hundred and nineteen thousand, four hundred and fifty naira) belonging to his employer, Bola Garba Nig. Ltd was freed by a Magistrates’ court sitting in Osogbo, the Osun state capital with a fine of N4,000.
According to a certified true copy of the judgement delivered by Magistrate Ademola Olowolagba with charge number: MOS/66/16 and signed by Principal Registrar of the court, Mr D. Adesiyan, a copy which was obtained by our reporter confirmed that the accused, Yemi Adeoye committed the offence while working as sales man of the company housed within the premises of NUJ Press Centre in Osogbo.
Contained in the judgement, Adeoye pleaded guilty of stealing 155 cartons of Trophy beer, 84 cartons of Goldberg beer, 94 crates of Maltina, 33 cartons of Heinekin, 3 cartons of Root drinks, one carton of passion drink and eight crates of Farouz.
Also, he admitted to have stolen the sum of N371, 070 in cash with two crates of Milk drinks, 15 Gold malt, 82 empty cartons of International Breweries products and 127 empty cartons of assorted drinks.
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The police prosecutor, Inspector Taiwo Adegoke had told the court that the offence was contrary to and punishable under section 390 (9) (6) of the Criminal Code, Cap 34, Vol. 11, Laws of Osun State of Nigeria 2003.
In addition, Adegoke explained that the offense was committed between 2014 and 27th January, 2016.
But, in his argument, the defence counsel, Barrister Mudashiru Balogun pleaded for the court mercy. He observed that the convict was a first time offender, therefore urged court justice with mercy and also that the convict has not wasted the precious time of the court and that he is extremely remorseful.
His statement reads, “it appears the accused has learnt his lessons and that the convict has been seriously ill for a while, also being for the last adjournment that incarcerating him will worsen his condition and also that he is a very young man that has his future ahead of him.
“Also, he has an aged mother and the pain of incarceration will be for them to bear, and that today is his one year wedding anniversary, hereby earnestly, passionately, sincerely and most humbly apply that the court tenders justice with extreme mercy”.
In her judgement, Olowolagba, however, sentenced the accused to two years imprisonment with an option of N4,000 (Four thousand naira).
On the contrary, the plaintiff, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Ms Bola Adewoye while reacting to the judgement, lamented that the ruling has rued the potency of Nigeria legal system.
Adewoye reprimanded the magistrate for delivering such judgement by giving the accused an option of 4,000 fine, saying that such ruling will further encourage criminality to fester instead of serving as deterrent.
Also, she wondered how a fine of N4,000 could be given as an option for a fraud of over N1.6m.
She argued that such judgement could not serve as a deterrent for would-be-criminal in any way, which, according to her should be and intrinsic intent of any legal system and extant law of the land.
“The aftermath of the soft landing provided for criminals in our legal system is indeed catastrophic , my personal experience in this case is practically bitter to say the least.
“Another employee in my establishment, Banji Daramola, having witnessed how Adeoye was let out of the hook with ease by the court did the same thing recently, carting away huge amount of money.
“I make bold to say that our legal system is a bane to development of entrepreneurship in Nigeria; as individuals are bridging the gap of unemployment, government is doing nothing to protect entrepreneurs for sustainability.
“This development is disheartening and dange
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended a Delhi-bound passenger, Freeman Charles Ogbonna, at the screening point of terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos.
Ogbonna was detained for ingesting 80 wraps of cocaine.
The arrest took place on Sunday, March 31, 2024, as Ogbonna attempted to board a flight to Delhi, India via Doha on Qatar Airways.
He was in possession of a Liberian international passport under the name Carr Bismark.
According to NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, the suspect underwent a body scan which detected the presence of illicit drugs. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that Ogbonna’s real identity was Freeman Charles Ogbonna.
He was then placed under NDLEA observation, where he began to exhibit signs of discomfort.
“Obviously choked by the volume of illicit drugs in his stomach and another substance taken to hold back excretion, the suspect soon began to retch before starting to vomit and excrete wraps of cocaine he ingested almost simultaneously,” Babafemi stated.
“Over four days, Ogbonna expelled a total of 80 wraps of cocaine weighing 889 grams through his mouth and anus. Despite the grave risk to his life, Ogbonna claimed he was coerced into drug trafficking by a relative. He confessed that he was given the drugs to swallow at a hotel in the Ipodo area of Ikeja, with a promise of a cash reward of N300,000 upon successful delivery of the consignment in India”.
The NDLEA has since detained Ogbonna as investigations continue into the drug trafficking operation.
The Federal High Court in Lagos has set April 9, 2024, as the date to sentence the controversial cross-dresser and social media sensation, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky.
This decision came after Bobrisky pleaded guilty to a four-count charge of Naira abuse brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Justice Abimbola Awogboro, who presided over the case, reserved the date for the sentencing.
The courtroom proceedings commenced promptly at 11:55 am, with Mr. Sulaiman Sulaiman representing the EFCC, and Mr. Ayo Olumofin appearing for the defendant.
During the session, Justice Awogboro directed Bobrisky to uncover his face, previously obscured by a black hijab, which he complied with.
The EFCC initially filed a six-count charge against Bobrisky, but the prosecutor, Sulaiman, requested the court to strike out counts five and six due to an agreement reached with the defendant.
Justice Awogboro granted the request, leaving counts one to four for consideration.
Bobrisky pleaded guilty to each of the four counts, confirming his understanding of the charges brought against him.
The EFCC prosecutor proceeded to present the case’s facts, calling an EFCC Assistant Superintendent, Mr. Bolaji Temitope, as a witness. Temitope outlined how the EFCC became aware of Bobrisky’s actions through intelligence gathering and surveillance of social media activities.
The witness testified to several instances where Bobrisky was observed spraying Naira notes during events, supported by video evidence which was admitted by the court as exhibits.
In a bench ruling, Justice Awogboro convicted Bobrisky as charged, despite his plea for mercy and assertion of ignorance of the law.
Bobrisky, expressing remorse, requested a second chance to educate his followers on the consequences of Naira abuse, citing his substantial social media influence.
His legal counsel urged the court to consider a non-custodial sentence and an option of a fine, highlighting Bobrisky’s commitment to reform.
Sentencing has been adjourned till April 9, with Bobrisky facing the possibility of six months imprisonment, a fine of N50,000, or both, in accordance with Section 21(1) of the CBN Act 2007.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken legal action against Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, filing a six-count charge against the social media personality.
Bobrisky is scheduled to appear before Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on Friday to face the charges.
The charges brought forward by EFCC Prosecutor, Senior Advocate of Nigeria Rotimi Oyedepo, and seven other lawyers, include allegations related to both the abuse of the Naira and alleged money laundering.
The first four counts specifically focus on incidents where Bobrisky is accused of tampering with sums of money while dancing at various social events. These acts are purported to have occurred at different locations including the IMAX Circle Mall in Lekki, Aja Junction in Ikorodu, White Steve Event Hall in Ikeja, and an event in Oniru, Victoria Island.
In the fifth count, Bobrisky, operating under the business name Bob Express, is alleged to have failed to submit a declaration of the company’s activities to the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering. During the period between September 1, 2021, and April 4, 2024, a total of N127.7 million was reportedly deposited into the company’s Ecobank account.
The sixth count further accuses Bobrisky of neglecting to submit a declaration of the company’s activities during the same period, during which an additional N53 million was deposited into the company’s account. These actions are said to contravene sections of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act and are punishable under the same Act.
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