By Kayode Olopade
The Lagos State Special Offences Mobile Court sitting in Bolade, Oshodi today convicted a 37-year-old man, Jeriq Enejo, to two years and one month imprisonment for stealing an iPhone XS Max belonging to a lady he met online
The Prosecution Counsel, Oluwabusola Omotunde, told the court that the defendant committed offences bothering on breach of peace and stealing. The stolen property is an iPhone XS Max valued at ₦350,000, belonging to one Sopia Ojojo
According to the charge sheet, the defendant lured the complainant to a hotel under the pretext of a date. In the process, he fraudulently stole her iPhone XS Max. During interrogation, the defendant confessed that he sold the phone to an unidentified buyer on the road for ₦45,000.
The defendant was arraigned on a two-count charge. The offences are contrary to Section 287 and 168(1)(d) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. When the charges were read to him, he pleaded guilty to both counts.
In his ruling, the Presiding Magistrate, Adefioye F.J., said the defendant had no justification for the act. The court noted that this was the second time the defendant was committing offence, according to his own admission.
On sentencing, the court sentenced the defendant to one month imprisonment on the first count of breach of peace. On the second count of stealing, he was sentenced to two years imprisonment without an option of fine. The sentences are to run consecutively.
Reacting to the judgment, the Mobile Court Coordinator, Mr. Olufemi Adekunle said the conviction reinforces the state government’s zero-tolerance policy toward theft and street crime. He said the Mobile Courts will continue to ensure swift dispensation of justice for offences that affect public safety.
The coordinator urged residents of Lagos State to remain vigilant and to report suspicious activities promptly to law enforcement agencies. He also advised members of the public to take necessary precautions to protect their personal property.
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