Categories: Crime

Supermarket Attendant In Court For Allegedly Playing Sports Betting With Employer’s N900k

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.

READ: Court Jail Six for Internet Crimes in Kaduna

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.

Recent Posts

JAMB Makes U-Turn, Relaxes Age Limit For 2024/2025 Admissions

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has granted permission to tertiary institutions to continue the…

6 hours ago

After Impeachment Speculation, Senate Takes Bold Steps On Akpabio, Others

After the impeachment speculations about the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, the Nigerian Senate…

8 hours ago

Minimum Wage: List Of Governors Who Announced More Than N70,000 Package

The journey towards establishing a new minimum wage in Nigeria began immediately after President Bola…

9 hours ago

Three Critically Injured As CNG Vehicle Explodes In Edo

A CNG-powered vehicle exploded at a NIPCO filling station in Aduwawa, Benin, Edo State, injuring…

9 hours ago

Don’t Reverse Current Reforms, World Bank Tells FG

The World Bank has urged the federal government not to reverse the ongoing economic reforms,…

10 hours ago

‘Embarrasing,’ Nigerains React As Osun Women Dorn Matching Outfit, Celebrate Road Grading (Video)

Social media critics have condemned the recent incident in Osun State where a group of…

10 hours ago

This website uses cookies.