The Police in Lagos have arraigned a 39-year-old businessman, Melvin Adeshiyan, for allegedly demanding a N100 million ransom from a Lagos State Government official.
Adeshiyan, according to the prosecution, demanded the ransom from the Managing Director, Lagos State Signage and Advertising Agency,Makanjuola Alabi.
The accused is facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, threat and intent to cause injuries at an Igbosere Magistrate’s Court.
Sgt. Stephen Molo told the court that the accused, with others still at large, demanded that the money be paid to Majekobaje Eko Integrity Group, a socio-cultural organisation.
He said the offence was committed sometime in 2008 at the premises of Lagos State Government Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja.
He said the offence contravened Sections 366, 407 and 516 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Lagos State.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge and was granted bail in the sum of N200,000 in addition to two sureties in like sum.
Magistrate,W.B. Balogun, adjourned the case till Aug. 20 for further hearing.
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