A 29-year-old cashier, Olawunmi Eze, who was arrested for stealing her employers N340,000, appeared before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun on Wednesday.
Eze, who lives at No. 35, Akinolu St., Ota, is facing a charge of stealing and reportedly committed the offence on June 15 at 12.30p.m. at Jolabel International School, Temidire, Ota.
According to Police Prosecutor Chudu Gbesi, the accused, who happens to be the school’s cashier, stole N340,000 belonging to his employer, Kazeem Jolayemi, an offence which contravenes Section 390(1), (6) of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ogun, 2006.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Senior Magistrate, Mr S. O. Banjo, in his ruling, granted bail to the accused in the sum of N150,000 with two sum in like sum.
He said the sureties must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and also show evidence of tax payment to Ogun Government.
The case was adjourned until Aug. 27 for hearing.
(NAN)
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