Two customs clearing agents were arraigned on Friday in Lagos for allegedly obtaining goods worth N30 million from the Nigeria Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) with fake bank documents.
The accused persons, Ashaolu Olukayode (35) and Makinde Christiana (34), are facing a seven-count charge bordering on conspiracy, fraud and stealing before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court.
Olukayode, resides at 18, Progress Rd., Oko-Oba, Abule Egba, Lagos, while Makinde, an ex-banker lives at 23 Baale St. Ketu, Lagos.
The Prosecutor, ASP. Joe Egbo, told the court that Makinde and Ashaolu on May 5 last year, conspired and used a fake Ecobank teller and documents in clearing goods worth about N30 million from NAHCO.
The Prosecutor, ASP. Joe Egbo, told the court that Makinde and Ashaolu on May 5 last year, conspired and used a fake Ecobank teller and documents in clearing goods worth about N30 million from NAHCO.
According to the prosecutor, the offences contravened Sections 409, 361, 285, 312, 363 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2011.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The Magistrate, Mrs. B. Y. Badejo-Okusanya, granted the accused bail in the sum of N2 million with two sureties in like sum and adjourned the case till March 7 for trial. (NAN)
