Metro

How staff stole First Bank’s N1.1m —Police

Published by

A 27-year-old First Bank Plc staff, Osunremi Temidayo was on Tuesday, charged before an Igbosere Magistrate’s Court over an alleged theft of N1.1 million, from the bank.

The defendant who resides at 34, Post Office Road, Mushin, is standing trial on a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.

The prosecutor, Corporal Kolade Tedunjaiye, told the court that the defendant and others who are yet to be found committed the alleged offences between August 2015 and February 2016. She said that the money stolen by the defendant belongs to First Bank of Nigeria Plc. and that the theft took place at First Bank mobile bank road at Ajegunle, during working hours.

According to the prosecutor the offence committed is punishable under sections 409 and 285 of the criminal law of Lagos State 2011.

However, Temitayo pleaded not guilty to the charge against him.

Magistrate Joy Ugbomuko admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N100, 000 with two responsible sureties in like sum.

She said that the sureties must show evidence of tax payment clearance and their addresses verified by the court.

The case has been adjourned till August 8, for mention.

Recent Posts

South-West can serve as catalyst for Nigeria’s economic growth, if… — Odua chairman

  The Chairman, Odua Investment Company (OIC), Chief Bimbo Ashiru, says the South-West Region has…

2 minutes ago

Cocoa farmers commend Tinubu on bill to establish National Management Board

The Cocoa Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COFAAA), Nigeria Chapter, and the Cocoa Farmers Association…

4 minutes ago

NIHORT, URUS Genetics to collaborate on boosting livestock production in Nigeria

The National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) and URUS Genetics are working on a partnership which…

34 minutes ago

UNIDO partners EU on small hydro-power initiative to enhance agriculture 

The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) said it has, in collaboration with the European…

1 hour ago

SSAUTHRAI wants FG to expedite action on new condition, scheme of service for research institutes

•Laments poor funding of research institutes Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospital, Research Institutes…

2 hours ago

Disobeying traffic lights: Need to address erring commercial motorcyclists

By: Jimoh Mumin The Oyo State government under the leadership of Engr. Seyi Makinde did…

2 hours ago

Welcome

Install

This website uses cookies.