A Pastor, Emmanuel Okwedimbu, was on Thursday
arraigned in an Ejigbo
Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for obtaining N1.4 million under false
pretences from one Amobi Charles. Okwedimbu of no fixed address was
arraigned on a six-count charge of fraud, theft, felony, threat to life,
breach of peace and infringement.
The Prosecutor, Sgt. Babaji Ishaku, told the court that the accused
did conspire with others now at large to commit felony and
stealing. “The accused on Aug. 10, at Alhaji Monsuru Street, Ejigbo, a
suburb of Lagos, did obtain N1.4 million from Amobi Charles under the
pretext of spiritual cleansing.
“The accused also threatened to kill the complainant if he let out
the deal,’’ Ishaku told the court. The prosecutor said the offences
contravened Sections 2, Cap 4552, 166(1) (d), 166 (2) and 306 of
Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2011. The accused pleaded not guilty.
The Magistrate, Mrs J.O Adeyemi, granted bail to the accused with two
sureties, who must be gainfully employed and verifiable
addresses. Adeyemi adjourned the case till Nov. 16, for mention.
..vanguard
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