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A 43-year-old man, Adekunle Abodunrin, on Tuesday, appeared before a Badagry Chief Magistrates\u2019 Court, Lagos, for alleged N1.8 million fraud.<\/p>\n

Abodunrin, whose address was not provided, is facing a three-count charge of fraud, stealing and breach of peace.<\/p>\n

He pleaded not guilty to the charges.<\/p>\n

The Prosecutor, ASP Clement Okuoimose told the court that the defendant committed the offences on Aug. 2, 2023, at Owode Plank Market, Luri Bus stop, Badagry, Lagos.<\/p>\n

Okuoimose said that the defendant obtained N1.8 million from the complainant, Mr Kasim Saka, to help him buy some planks from Ondo State but failed to do so.<\/p>\n

He said that the defendant converted the money to his personal use.<\/p>\n

Okuoimose said the defendant conducted himself in a manner likely to cause a breach of the peace by fraudulently obtaining the money from the complainant.<\/p>\n

The Chief Magistrate, Mr A. J. Aina granted the defendant bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum.<\/p>\n

Aina said the sureties must reside within the court\u2019s jurisdiction and provide evidence of tax payment to the Lagos State Government.<\/p>\n

He adjourned the case until November 11 for mention, NAN reports.<\/p>\n

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