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N1.6m theft: Plaintiff accuses magistrate for freeing convict with N4,000 fine in Osun

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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).

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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.

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“This development is disheartening and dange

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Rivers Police Parade Juju Priest, 25 Suspects in Car Snatching Ring Bust

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The Rivers State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in dismantling a car snatching ring with the arrest of a Juju Priest, Ugochukwu Onuigbo, and 25 other suspects.

The arrests were made public during a parade held on Wednesday at the Command Headquarters on Moscow Road in Port Harcourt, as Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, shed light on the operation.

Explaining the circumstances surrounding the arrests, Commissioner Disu stated, “For some time now we have noticed that a lot of cars were being stolen and some robbed in town and we tasked officers of our tactical team and our investigators to move into it. Today, I am very happy to inform you that about 26 suspects who specialise in stealing vehicles and robbing them have been arrested. Our greatest joy is the arrest of Chidozie Anthony Onyekwe and Kelechi Igwe.”

Speaking further on the roles of the apprehended individuals, Disu highlighted, “Chidozie is the leader of persons who come into Rivers State to steal cars. Not only does he come in here, he trains his men well. He is linked to all the suspects here who have been arrested before for this same offense of stealing cars. At the same time, Kelechi Igwe is an expert at removing trackers from vehicles. Almost all the vehicles stolen from Rivers State must pass through Kelechi for him to remove the trackers for them. He’s also a wonderful mechanic.”

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Also, it was disclosed that the stolen cars were transported to Mgbuka Obosi in Onitsha, Anambra State, where they were dismantled and sold as scrap. A total of 79 vehicles have been connected to the suspects, many of whom reportedly formed their alliances while serving time in correctional facilities.

Out of the total, 17 vehicles have been recovered, with some already returned to their rightful owners.

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EFCC Nabs Five for Illegal Solid Mineral Transportation Without Licenses

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Operatives from the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended five individuals for their involvement in the possession and conveyance of three truckloads of various solid minerals without the necessary licenses.

In a statement released on Tuesday, EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, identified the suspects as Dauda Suleiman, Quadri Oladimeji, Abubakar Alhassan, Anas Sanusi, and Auwal Garba. Among them, Suleiman, Alhassan, and Sanusi were operating as truck drivers, while Oladimeji and Garba served as truck boys.

The arrests, carried out along Maraba road in Ilorin, Kwara state, and Ogbomosho, Oyo state, between March 21 and 22, 2024, were made possible through credible intelligence and surveillance efforts.

The suspects were caught transporting solid minerals, suspected to include marble stone, white powder, lithium, and lepidolite, to Shagamu and Alakija in Ogun and Lagos States for commercial purposes, despite lacking the required licenses. They claim to have been hired for the task.

The trucks seized from the suspects were identified as carrying the registration numbers JJJ 206 YG (Lagos), T24413 LA (Lagos), and KNT 635 XP (Niger), respectively.

This incident marks another crackdown by the EFCC on individuals engaged in illegal mining activities within the country.

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Previously, on February 5, the agency arrested 41 individuals suspected of illegal mining in Ilorin and impounded 12 truckloads of assorted minerals mined without licenses. With this recent arrest, the total number of individuals apprehended stands at 46, with 15 vehicles seized in the last month for similar offenses.

According to the statement, the suspects will face prosecution in court once investigations are concluded.

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NDLEA Seizes Over 44,948.1kg of Illicit Drugs In Lagos, Edo, Ondo

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In a crackdown on drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) disclosed the seizure of a staggering 44,948.1 kilograms of illicit drugs across Lagos, Edo, and Ondo states.

Alongside the confiscations, eight suspects were apprehended during the operations, revealed Femi Babafemi, the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, on Sunday.

The anti-narcotics agency disclosed that it also impounded 11 vehicles owned by drug cartels as part of the enforcement efforts.

Among those arrested were five individuals, including 67-year-old Sunday Otulugbu, Agbayeogor Joshua (39), Kelvin Ofuasia (45), Williams Peter (37), and Kamaru Onimisi (44).

According to Babafemi, a substantial amount of cannabis, totaling 7,687.8 kilograms, was destroyed in a warehouse located in the Ala forest of Akure, Ondo State, with an additional 670 kilograms evacuated on Saturday, March 23.

In separate operations, significant quantities of cannabis were eradicated in the Uzebba/Avbiosi forest, leading to the arrest of Kabiru Idris (36), Alaba Jimoh (40), and Lekan Asobere (35).

Similarly, in the Okpuje forest of Owan West LGA, NDLEA operatives, with military support, razed 5,000 kilograms of the illicit substance, further intensifying the crackdown.

The agency’s efforts extended to Edo State, where a substantial 14,310.8625 kilograms of psychoactive substances were destroyed on farms spanning 5.7 hectares in the Ohosu/Ugbogui forest of Ovia South West Local Government Area on Tuesday, March 19.

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Highlighting a well-coordinated operation in Lagos State on Wednesday, the NDLEA seized 10,534 kilograms (10.534 tonnes) of Ghanaian Loud, a strain of cannabis, in the Ajah area. Additionally, 11 vehicles linked to the drug cartel were confiscated during the operation.

The recovered vehicles include an Iveco truck marked KRD 522 YE, Toyota Sienna vehicles marked AAA 338 GL, AAA 308 EP, and LSD 744 GP, a Nissan bus marked EKY 846 YG, a Mercedes bus marked EPE 743 XT, among others.

 

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