A 14-year-old girl was arraigned before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Tuesday for allegedly stealing N4 million.
The teenager, whose residential address was not disclosed, faced a two-count charge of stealing and breach of the peace.
She pleaded not guilty to both charges.
Police prosecutor, Inspector Ayodele Adeosun, informed the court that the alleged offences took place on January 31 at about 12:01 p.m. in the Ajara Tozunkanmeh area of Badagry.
According to Adeosun, the defendant unlawfully entered the residence of Mrs. Hannah Oni using a spare key without the complainant’s consent.
“This is not the first time the defendant will be entering the room of the complainant with a spare key to steal money,” Adeosun said. “On that very day, Bayewunmi was caught inside the house of the complainant stealing money. The defendant was handed over to the police for prosecution.”
The offences, according to the prosecutor, violate Sections 168 and 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State.
Chief Magistrate Patrick Adekomaiya granted the defendant bail in the sum of N300,000, with one surety who must be her father.
The case was adjourned until March 5 for further mention.
