A 24-year-old Point of Sales (POS) attendant, Yusuf Olamilekan, was arraigned before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State on Monday, charged with stealing N1 million from his employer. Olamilekan, who did not provide his address, pleaded not guilty to the charge of theft.
According to the prosecutor, Insp. E.O. Adaraloye, the offence occurred on April 7 at 6:00 p.m. in Sango-Ota. Olamilekan allegedly withdrew N1 million from his employer’s account, belonging to Emeka and Jane Company, without permission. He then used the money to gamble, but reportedly lost it all.
The charge against Olamilekan is in violation of Section 383 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ogun State, 2006.
Magistrate Mrs. O.O. Fadairo granted the defendant bail in the sum of N100,000 with one surety in a like sum. The surety must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and provide proof of employment and tax payment to the Ogun State Government.
The case was adjourned until May 27 for further hearing.
