UNBELIEVABLE: Driver Flees With Employer's Jeep Worth Millions
A 34-year-old driver, Olalekan Olatunji, has allegedly fled with his employer's jeep valued at N2.4 million.
Olatunji was on Tuesday charged with theft at a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.
Olatunji, who resides in Surulere area of the metropolis, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.
The prosecutor, Cpl. Jimah Isheghede, told the court that the accused had committed the offences on Feb. 10 at No. 58, Ajao Road, off Olufemi Street, Surulere.
He said the stolen jeep marked BDG 800 AP belonged to one Mrs Oyesola Adeyombo, the employer of the accused.
“The accused claimed that he parked the jeep outside the house on his return from an errand for Adeyombo.
“He said he went back to pick the jeep he found out that it had been stolen.’’
Isheghede noted that the offences contravened Sections 285 (7) and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
Olatunji pleaded innocence of the offences.
The Magistrate, Mrs A.F. Adeeyo, granted the accused bail in the sum of N500, 000 with two sureties in like sum.
The case has been adjourned to Feb. 26 for mention.
Source: Legit.ng
