BY TIMOTHY AGBOR, OSOGBO
A 45-year-old man, Alarape Musibau, was on Wednesday, arraigned before an Osogbo Magistrate’s Court in Osun State for allegedly defrauding car buyer to the tune of N600,000.
Musibau was docked on two count-charge bordering on fraud and theft.
Police prosecutor, Inspector Fagboyinbo Abiodun accused the defendant of fraudulently obtaining the sum of N600,000 from one Shittu Isiaka under the pretence of buying a car for him on March 2021 at Ibikunle area of Osogbo.
Abiodun said Musibau committed offences contrary to and punishable under section 419 and 390(9) of the criminal code cap. 34. Vol.II Laws of Osun State Nigeria 2002.
The accused person, however, pleaded not guilty to the allegations.
His counsel, Abayomi Adedeji, urged the court to grant him bail, noting that the offences are bailable.
The Magistrate, A.A Adeyeba, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N250,000 and one surety in the same amount.
Adeyeba then adjourned the case till October 26 for mention.
