Police Arraign 6 Suspected Cultists
Detectives from State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba, Lagos State have arraigned six suspected cult members from Epe, before an Ebute-Metta Magistrate’s Court, Ebute-Metta, Lagos.
The suspects were arrested on 3 February, 2011 on 8, Odofin Street, Ajagenobe area of Epe and arraigned before the court on a three-count charge of conspiracy, unlawful assembly and belonging to an unlawful society.
The accused are Toba Gbadebo, 24, Seriki Isiaka, 27, Godwin Nathaniel, 21, Ganiu Giwa, 20, Ibrahim Abiodun Amusa, 25 and Saheed Badmus, 25.
The offences they committed, according to the prosecutor, Innocent Effiong, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, who stood in for Inspector Eshiet E. Eshiet, are punishable under Sections 516 and 64 of the Criminal Code, Cap. C.17, Vol. 2, Laws of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2003.
Count one of the charge reads: “That you, Toba Gbadebo, Seriki Isiaka, Godwin Nathaniel, Ganiu Giwa, Ibrahim Abiodun Amusa and Saheed Badmus and others now at large on 3 February, 2011, at about 4 p.m., on 8 Odofin Street, Ajagenobe area, Epe, in the Lagos Magisterial District did conspire to commit felony, to wit, managing an unlawful society an thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 516 of the Criminal Code, Cap. C.17, Vol.2, Laws of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2003.”
Count three of the charge reads: “That you, Toba Gbadebo, Seriki Isiaka, Godwin Nathaniel, Ganiu Giwa, Ibrahim Abiodun Amusa and Saheed Badmus, at the same time, place of the aforesaid Magisterial District did knowingly belong to an unlawful society known and called Eiye Fraternity, and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 62 and punishable under Section 64 of the Criminal Code, Cap. C.17, Vol.2, Laws of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2003.”
The accused pleaded not guilt to the charges and the presiding magistrate, Chief Magistrate P.A. Ojo, admitted them on bail in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties each.
The sureties, according to the chief magistrate, must show evidence of payment of tax to the Lagos State government; evidence of means of livelihood and must be residing within the Lagos magisterial district.
The case has been adjourned till 14 March, 2011 for trial.
Detectives from State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba, Lagos State have arraigned six suspected cult members from Epe, before an Ebute-Metta Magistrate’s Court, Ebute-Metta, Lagos.
The suspects were arrested on 3 February, 2011 on 8, Odofin Street, Ajagenobe area of Epe and arraigned before the court on a three-count charge of conspiracy, unlawful assembly and belonging to an unlawful society.
The accused are Toba Gbadebo, 24, Seriki Isiaka, 27, Godwin Nathaniel, 21, Ganiu Giwa, 20, Ibrahim Abiodun Amusa, 25 and Saheed Badmus, 25.
The offences they committed, according to the prosecutor, Innocent Effiong, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, who stood in for Inspector Eshiet E. Eshiet, are punishable under Sections 516 and 64 of the Criminal Code, Cap. C.17, Vol. 2, Laws of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2003.
Count one of the charge reads: “That you, Toba Gbadebo, Seriki Isiaka, Godwin Nathaniel, Ganiu Giwa, Ibrahim Abiodun Amusa and Saheed Badmus and others now at large on 3 February, 2011, at about 4 p.m., on 8 Odofin Street, Ajagenobe area, Epe, in the Lagos Magisterial District did conspire to commit felony, to wit, managing an unlawful society an thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 516 of the Criminal Code, Cap. C.17, Vol.2, Laws of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2003.”
Count three of the charge reads: “That you, Toba Gbadebo, Seriki Isiaka, Godwin Nathaniel, Ganiu Giwa, Ibrahim Abiodun Amusa and Saheed Badmus, at the same time, place of the aforesaid Magisterial District did knowingly belong to an unlawful society known and called Eiye Fraternity, and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 62 and punishable under Section 64 of the Criminal Code, Cap. C.17, Vol.2, Laws of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2003.”
The accused pleaded not guilt to the charges and the presiding magistrate, Chief Magistrate P.A. Ojo, admitted them on bail in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties each.
The sureties, according to the chief magistrate, must show evidence of payment of tax to the Lagos State government; evidence of means of livelihood and must be residing within the Lagos magisterial district.
The case has been adjourned till 14 March, 2011 for trial.
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House help in court for stealing madam’s cash, TV.
A domestic worker was docked at an Igbosere Magistrates Court, Lagos, on Monday for allegedly stealing cash and property of his boss, worth N370,000.
The prosecutor, Sgt. Austin Adams, told the court that the accused, Chedlac Koko, 19, stole 2,000 dollars, N50,000 and a 14-inch television set, belonging to Mrs Victoria Olufinmilayo.
He said the accused was residing with the complainant and had access to all the rooms in the house.
The prosecutor said the offence contravened Section 390(9) of the Criminal Code Laws of Lagos State.
The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The magistrate, Makanju Oshodi, granted the accused N200,000 bail with two sureties in like sum and adjourned the case till March 17 for mention. ......................................
A domestic worker was docked at an Igbosere Magistrates Court, Lagos, on Monday for allegedly stealing cash and property of his boss, worth N370,000.
The prosecutor, Sgt. Austin Adams, told the court that the accused, Chedlac Koko, 19, stole 2,000 dollars, N50,000 and a 14-inch television set, belonging to Mrs Victoria Olufinmilayo.
He said the accused was residing with the complainant and had access to all the rooms in the house.
The prosecutor said the offence contravened Section 390(9) of the Criminal Code Laws of Lagos State.
The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The magistrate, Makanju Oshodi, granted the accused N200,000 bail with two sureties in like sum and adjourned the case till March 17 for mention. ......................................
where is the old guy frank mba, has he retired, transfered or is he taking time out denying crime allegations?
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