2 Policemen Bursted For Stealing 30 million Naira From Oba's Palace.

In Lagos, Two policemen, who used to
provide security at the Oba of Lagos, Oba
Rilwan Akiolu's palace were, yesterday,
officially charged in a court of Law before a Lagos magistrate's court
sitting at Igbosere for allegedly stealing N30
million.
The policemen are Victor Ikudehin, who is 34 and
Philip Hunsa, who is also 34.
The defendants, who are standing trial
before Magistrate 'Helen Omisore', are facing
a four-count charge bordering on
conspiracy and stealing.
The Police prosecutor, Superintendent of
Police, SP Charles Odii, told the court that the
twosome committed the offence between March
2012 and March 28, 2014.
He said the incident took place at the Oba's
Palace in Iduganran at Lagos Island of the
state.
Odii said the money that was stolen belongs
to His Royal Highness, Oba Rilwan Akiolu.
The prosecutor further said the policemen
on agreement stole the said amount of money, adding
that they also did not prevent one teenager
(names withheld) from committing the
offence.
According to the prosecutor, the offences
are punishable under Section 409, 285 (7)
and 408, of the Criminal Laws of Lagos state
of Nigeria, 2011.
Sections 285 prescribes three years
imprisonment, for any offender, if found
guilty.
Earlier, the defendants had pleaded not
guilty to the charges against them.
However, Magistrate Helen Omisore granted
the defendants bail in the sum of N250,000
each with two responsible sureties each in
like sum.
She adjourned the issue till July 31.