Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court

Clearing agent docked for alleged N12.6m fraud

A 35-year-old clearing agent, Oliseh Egbochite, was on Wednesday docked in a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly defrauding a man of N12.6million. The police charged Egbochite, whose residential address was not provided, with obtaining by false pretences…

Man, son docked for alleged malicious damage

A 55-year-old man, Ademola Bakare and his 27-year-old son, Babawale were on Wednesday docked in a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly damaging a property worth N3million. The defendants, who reside in Ikorodu area of Lagos, are charged…

Court remands BRT driver for alleged murder, rape

A Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Lagos, on Friday ordered that a 47-year-old Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, Andrew Ominnikoron, be remanded in Ikoyi Custodial centre for alleged murder and rape of a 22-year-old girl, Oluwabamise Ayanwole. Magistrate O.A.…

Man docked for alleged N2.4m fraud

A 42-year-old man, Sheriff Atanda, on Thursday appeared before a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for alleged N2.4 million frauds. Atanda is facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, stealing and obtaining under false pretences. He, however, pleaded not guilty…