Man, 45, arraigned over alleged N1.5 million land fraud
A 45-year-old man, Kayode Onayiga, on Wednesday appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, Oyo State, over an alleged land fraud.
Onayiga, whose address was not provided, was charged with obtaining money under false pretence and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty.
The Prosecutor, CPL David Adepoju, told the court that the defendant committed the offences sometime in June at Akanran, Ibadan.
Mr Adepoju alleged that the defendant obtained the sum of N1.5 million from one Tajudeen Ashimolowo, with the pretext of purchasing five acres of land for him, but failed to do so.
He said that the defendant rather converted the money to his personal use.
According to the prosecutor, the offences contravene the provisions of Sections 419 and 390(9) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
The Magistrate, Kausarat Ayofe, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N1 million and two sureties in like sum.
She adjourned the case until February 9, 2026, for hearing.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
Police nab Lagos’ piracy syndicate, uncover multimillion-naira cyber fraud
Ms Mayegun said that acting on coordinated intelligence, FCID operatives apprehended the prime suspect.
States
Gov. Sule presents N517.5 billion 2026 budget proposal to Nasarawa assembly
Mr Jatau urged ministries, departments and agencies of the state to comply with budgetary provisions in the implementation of the budget.
NationWide
Reps to probe delay in stipend payment to scholarship students
Mr Ehindero described delayed payments as threats to the academic, psychological, and physical well-being of Nigerian students abroad.
States
LG boss warns against indiscriminate dumping of refuse on Lagos roads
Mr Agbaje reiterated that any resident caught dumping refuse on public roads would either pay a fine or engage in community service.
States
Lagos future in jeopardy, capital budget of 52%, recurring expense of 48% unsustainable: Zamfara Commissioner
The encounter generated conversations on X concerning the economic conditions of Lagos and Zamfara states.
Heading 4
U.S. court jails another Nigerian Uchechukwu Eze for $182,000 wire fraud
United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, Tom Wheeler, sentenced Mr Eze on Wednesday.
