Crime

Court jails two for internet crime in Ibadan

The Economic  and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC Ibadan zonal office,on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 secured the conviction of Opeyemi Olasumbo Folarin and Ogunseye Ajibola  Olamilekan before Justice Patricia Ajoku of the Federal High Court, Ibadan for Fraudulent Impersonation. Folarin, who claims to be a 27-year-old…

Man commits suicide in Osun

Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo A 45-year-old aged stylist, Tayo Olatunji has allegedly committed suicide at Oke-Opo area of Ilesa, Osun State. The remain of the deceased was found dangling on a tree in a nearby swamp. Olatunji had been reported missing…

Contractor in court over alleged N42m fraud

A 40-year-old contractor, Chukwuma Matthew, who allegedly obtained the sum of N42 million under false pretences, on Wednesday, appeared before a Lagos Magistrates’ Court, Igbosere. The defendant, whose address was not given, is standing trial on a two-count charge of…

2 men in court over alleged child abuse

Two persons, Adeleke Osaguna (50) and Ondia Emmanuel (30), were, on Wednesday, arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged child abuse. The defendants, of unknown addresses, are facing a three-count charge, bordering on child abuse. The Prosecutor, Insp…

Court acquits, discharges 60-year-old man of double murder

A High Court in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday acquitted and discharged a 60-year-old man, Idowu Olokunlade of double murder charge. Delivering judgment, Justice John Adeyeye, held that reasonable doubt is a legal standard of proof required to validate a criminal conviction. ”The…