Mechanic Faces Jail for Impersonating Oba of Lagos to Commit N15m Fraud

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An automobile mechanic has landed in trouble for allegedly impersonating Oba of Lagos to perpetrate a N15 million fraud.

Ayodeji Babalola was arraigned before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrate’s Court, Lagos on Friday for posing as Oba Rilwan Akiolu to defraud his victim.

The 34-year-old was arraigned on a three-count charge of conspiracy, obtaining under false pretence, impersonation and intent to defraud.

According to the prosecutor, Inspector Oladele Adebayo, “the accused committed the offences in June at 2, Ogunkoya Street, Ekutu, Ibeju-Lekki, when he falsely represented himself to one Ajoke Moriselade under the pretext that he has a slot at the proposed Lekki Airport investment for her”.

He also alleged that “the accused had dishonestly demanded the sum of N15 million from Moriselade in order to help her procure the said slot”.

He added that the offences are contrary to and punishable under Sections 312, 380(1) and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

The defendant however pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The Magistrate, Mrs A.O. Salawu, admitted the accused to bail in the sum of one million naira with two responsible sureties in like sum.

The sureties according to the Magistrate must produce evidence of three months tax paid to the Lagos State government, six months statement of account and have their means of livelihood and residences verified by the prosecutor.

She adjourned the matter till September 20 for mention.

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