The police in Lagos have arraigned a 42-year-old businessman, Godswill Eberim, for allegedly obtaining 33,000 litres of diesel valued at N3 million under false pretence.
Eberim is standing trial before an Igbosere Magistrate’s Court on two-count charge of obtaining goods under false pretence and stealing.
The Prosecutor, Sgt. Stephen Molo said the accused committed the offence on May 28, 2009 at Apapa.
Molo said the accused acted on the representation of having enough capital at his disposal to off-set full payment for the said product.
He said the offence contravened sections 419 and 390(9) of the Criminal Code, Laws of Lagos State, 2003.
The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges when it was read to him.
The Magistrate,O.J. Awope granted the accused bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum.
She adjourned the case till Aug. 17 for further hearing.
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