A guard, Asimiyu Lawal, was on Tuesday arraigned at an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly stealing N12million from the safe of a hospital in Mushin, Lagos, property of his employer, Dr. Ayantola Oladipo.
Lawal, of 6, Olawoye Street, off Kola bus stop, Alagbado, Lagos, is facing a two-count charge of constructive damage and stealing preferred against him by the police before Magistrate Mrs. A. A. Runsewe.
Prosecuting Inspector Jimoh Joseph alleged that the defendant committed the offence on the premises of the hospital on May 16, at about 12am, at 26, Fagbenro Street, Idi-Araba, Mushin.
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He alleged that the defendant, with intent to steal, damaged one office safe valued at N300,000, property of Dr. Oladipo.
Joseph alleged that the defendant stole N12million from the safe of a specialist hospital.
The defendant pleaded not guilty.
Magistrate Runsewe granted him N1million bail with two sureties in the like sum.
She said the sureties must be employed, show evidence of tax payment to Lagos State Government and have their addresses verified.
The case continues on September 25.