- Prosecutor Insp Courage Ekhueorohan claimed David and an accomplice committed the offenses in March 2022 at No. 6 Obasholu Street, Surulere
- Allegedly, David fraudulently acquired N7.5 million from complainant Stephen Nwagbala under the guise of supplying diesel but didn’t fulfill the commitment
Tamuoibiten David, a 46-year-old individual, stood before the Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State on Tuesday, facing accusations of obtaining N7.5 million by falsely promising to provide diesel.
The defendant, residing at No. 4, Olufemi Kolawole, off Ago Palace, Okota, Lagos State, is charged with conspiracy, obtaining money through deceit, and theft. Despite the allegations, he entered a plea of not guilty.
According to Insp Courage Ekhueorohan, the prosecutor, the defendant, along with another individual who remains at large, allegedly committed these offenses in March 2022 at No. 6 Obasholu Street, Surulere, Lagos State. Ekhueorohan asserted that the defendant deceitfully acquired N7.5 million from Stephen Nwagbala, the complainant, by falsely promising to deliver diesel.
Subsequently, the defendant and his accomplice reportedly diverted the funds for their personal use, while offering excuses for not fulfilling their diesel supply commitment.
These purported actions are said to violate Sections 287, 314, and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. In response, Magistrate O.O. Otitoju granted the defendant bail in the amount of one million naira, requiring two sureties of equal value. The case has been adjourned for mention until August 22.