TWO POLICEMEN ARE STANDING TRIAL FOR STEALING N30 MILLION BELONGS TO OBA OF LAGOS

Two policemen, Victor Ikudehin, 34 and Philip Hunsa, 34, are standing trial before Magistrate Helen Omisore, on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing N30 million belongs to His Royal Highness, Oba Rilwan Akiolu. Two policemen, used to provide security at the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu’s palace.

The prosecutor further said the policemen conspired to steal the said amount, adding that they also did not prevent one teenager (names withheld) from committing the offence.

According to the prosecutor, the offences are punishable under Section 409, 285 (7) and 408, of the Criminal Laws of Lagos state of Nigeria, 2011.
Sections 285 prescribes three years imprisonment, for any offender, if found guilty.
Earlier, the defendants had pleaded not guilty to the charges against them.

However, Magistrate Helen Omisore granted the defendants bail in the sum of N250,000 each with two responsible sureties each in like sum.
She adjourned the matter till July 31.