(Man Arraigned. Photo by Naijaonpoint)
Kazeem Olaosebikan, 42, was charged before a Magistrate Court in Ikeja, Lagos, on charges that included stealing, malicious property damage, and breach of peace.
The Lagos State Police Command brought the case before the court.
The allegation states that the alleged event took place at No. 1, Ring Road Omologede Street, Meiran, in the Ikeja Magisterial District, on May 9, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m.
After the authorities were notified of the incident, investigators started looking into it before the defendant was brought before the court.
In the first count, the prosecution alleged that the defendant conducted himself in a manner likely to cause a breach of peace, stating that he collected the sum of N610,000 belonging to Tajudeen Sulieman under circumstances that created tension in the area.
The offence was said to contravene Section 168(d) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2015, with the prosecutor noting that such conduct is capable of disturbing public order.
The second count bordered on theft. The police alleged that on the same date, time and location, Olaosebikan stole the sum of N610,000 belonging to Suleiman Tajudeen and converted it to his personal use.
The prosecution said this violated Section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015, which prescribes punishment for stealing, adding that the complainant reported the matter after efforts to resolve it privately failed.
In the third count, the defendant was charged with willful damage to property, having allegedly damaged a Mercedes Benz 450GL valued at N100 million, also said to belong to Suleiman Tajudeen.
The prosecution noted that this contravened Section 350 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, and the vehicle was listed as an exhibit to be tendered during trial.
The investigating police officer handling the case was named as Supol Alonge Bridget, while the DPOโs office was also referenced on the charge sheet for administrative and supervisory purposes.
During proceedings, the charges were read to the defendant in open court, and he pleaded not guilty to all three counts.
The prosecutor, SP Josephine Ihkayere, requested a hearing date to allow the police to call witnesses and tender evidence.
The presiding magistrate, Mr. L.A. Owolabi, granted the defendant bail on liberal terms with two sureties, ordering that the sureties provide evidence of means of livelihood and tax payment.
The matter was adjourned for mention, and the defendant was remanded in custody at the Correctional Centre pending the perfection of his bail conditions.
Legal observers who monitored the proceedings noted that the defendant remains presumed innocent until proven guilty by a competent court, adding that due process would be followed as the case progresses.
