A 23-year-old supermarket attendant, Abiola Agbaje has been arraigned before an Ejigbo Magistrate’s Court, for allegedly gambling with his employer’s N900,000 without his consent.
Agbaje was charged on a two-count charge of stealing and breach of the peace.
He however pleaded guilty to the charges.
According to the prosecutor, ASP Benedict Aigbokhan, the defendant committed the offences on June 26, at about 2:00 p.m., at No. 1, Rasaki Tijan Street, Igando, Ikotun, Lagos.
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Aigbokhan said that the defendant used the sum of N900,000 belonging to his employer, one Mr Yemi Liasu, to play the Bet Naija game.
According to him, the defendant used the money without the consent of his employer, adding that the defendant acted in a manner likely to cause a breach of the peace.
He said that the offences contravened Sections 168(d) and 287(7) of the Criminal Law of Lagos, 2015.
The Magistrate, Miss K. A. Ariyo, adjourned the case until July 12 for review of facts and sentencing.
Kazeem Badmus is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience. A professional in journalism and media writing, Kazeem prioritses accuracy and factual reportage of issues. He is also a dexterous finder of the truth with conscious delivery of unbiased and development oriented stories.
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