Okitipupa (Ondo State), Sept. 6, 2024 (TheGavel) – Two hotel employees have been arraigned at the Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State for allegedly stealing ₦1.1 million. The accused, Tayo Abosede, a 30-year-old cleaner, and Yeye Omosuyi, an assistant manager, faced charges of felony and theft.
According to the police prosecutor, ASP Zedekiah Orogbemi, the two defendants, along with three other suspects who are still at large, conspired to commit the theft on July 1 at approximately 10:30 a.m. at No. 10 Oluwatuyi Street, within the Okitipupa magisterial district. The defendants were accused of stealing an Ecobank ATM card belonging to one Folayemi Igbayemin and transferring ₦1.1 million via a Point of Sale (POS) operator to another Ecobank account registered in Omosuyi’s name.
Orogbemi stated that the actions of the accused are in violation of Sections 516 and 390 (9) of the Criminal Code, Cap. 37, Vol. 1, Laws of Ondo State, 2006.
Both defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against them.
Chief Magistrate Philip Akinlosetu granted the defendants bail, setting the amount at ₦500,000 each, along with one surety in the same sum. He stipulated that the sureties must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and present proof of having paid taxes to the state government for the past two years.
The case was adjourned until Sept. 12 for further hearing. (NAN)
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