Messenger charged with stealing employer’s ATM card, withdrawing N255,000

A 26-year-old messenger, Oluwafemi Johnson, who allegedly stole his employer’s ATM card with which he withdrew N255,000, on Friday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court.

The accused, who resides on Alasela Street, Idiagbon, Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagos, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.

The prosecutor, Sgt. Michael Unah, told the court that the accused committed the offences on Feb. 6 on Iju Road, Agege, Lagos.

Unah said that the accused stole the ATM card of Mr Ibini.

“The accused withdrew N55,000 and transferred N200,000 to a woman’s UBA account,” he said.

He said that the offences contravened Sections 285 and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

The accused, however, pleaded not guilty.

The Magistrate, Mrs A. O Gbajumo, granted him a bail of N200,000 with two sureties in like sum. 

Gbajumo adjourned the case to March 27 for mention.