shippingposition
  • Home
  • News
  • Editorial
    • Vox Pop
  • Maritime safety
  • Oil and Gas
  • Personality
  • Health
No Result
View All Result
shippingposition

Home » Auto Dealer In Court For Allegedly Stealing 3 Cars From Customers

Auto Dealer In Court For Allegedly Stealing 3 Cars From Customers

by Joshua
March 16, 2020
in Auto Mart

A 33-year-old auto dealer, Sunday Aderelegun, who allegedly stole three cars worth N14.4 million from his customers and used it as collateral for a loan, on Tuesday appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court.

The police charged Aderelegun, who resides at No. 99, Agbado Road, Iju Ishaga area of Lagos, with conspiracy, theft and obtaining by false pretenses.

He, however, pleaded not guilty.

The Prosecution Counsel, ASP Raji Akeem, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Jan. 23 at  Lekki, Berger and Ikorodu areas of Lagos .

Akeem alleged that the defendant collected two Toyota Corolla cars valued at N10 million from Mr. Daniel Abayomi and a Toyota Highlander jeep valued, worth N4.4 million from Mr. Ezekiel Ademola.

He alleged that the defendant claimed that he had seen buyers for the cars, representation he knew was false

The defendant, he said, used the cars as collateral to obtain a loan of N7million from Mr Bayo Adejumo.

The offence, he said, contravened the provisions of sections 287, 315 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State,2015.

Section 287 stipulates three years jail term for stealing, while Section 411 provides two years imprisonment for conspiracy.

Chief Magistrate O.A. Layinka admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N5 million with two sureties in like sum. Layinka adjourned the case until April 4 for mention.


Related Posts

The Nigerian Auto Policy, Cost And Importation Of Over-aged Vehicles

BRAND IN FOCUS : LEXUS

June 16, 2025
The Nigerian Auto Policy, Cost And Importation Of Over-aged Vehicles

AUTO BRAND IN FOCUS: TOYOTA

June 1, 2025
The Nigerian Auto Policy, Cost And Importation Of Over-aged Vehicles

BRAND IN FOCUS: LAND ROVER

May 19, 2025
The Nigerian Auto Policy, Cost And Importation Of Over-aged Vehicles

BRAND IN FOCUS: ACURA

April 21, 2025

Discussion about this post

Latest News

Aliko Dangote Submits Paperwork To Build Nigeria’s Largest Seaport In Ogun

Nigeria Ramps Up Campaign for IMO Category C Seat, Showcases Maritime, Aviation Potential on Global Stage

July 15, 2025

WCO Chairmanship: Afam Chukwuma Hails Adeniyi’s Appointment as Major Boost for Nigeria’s Customs and Economy

Aliko Dangote Submits Paperwork To Build Nigeria’s Largest Seaport In Ogun

Nigeria Customs Boss Extols Late Buhari’s Legacy Of Discipline

Vessels Expected At Lagos Ports As At 14th July, 2025

Duty-Free, But Not Trouble-Free: Mixed Reactions Trail UK’s Trade Window For Nigerian Exports

At Last, Lekki-Epe Corridor Stakeholders Agree On August 1st Enforcement Date For E-Call-Up 

Nigeria Losing Billions To Boat Importation As Indigenous Operators Urge Local Shipbuilding Drive

Court Ruling Against CRFFN’s Regulatory Powers Tears Customs Brokers Apart   

Oyetola Reaffirms Commitment to Logistics Reform, Commissions Zenith Carex HQ

Let the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria Breathe

MONDAY INTERVIEW: “70% of the crew of Ocean Dragon are Nigerians”— Mrs Bernadine Eloka 

kindly like our Facebook page

Health

The Usefulness Of Watermelon Seeds You May Not Know
Health

The Usefulness Of Watermelon Seeds You May Not Know

July 14, 2025

Watermelon is one fruit that’s hard to resist when it gets too hot. It’s sweet and is high in water...

KNOW YOUR BODY PARTS: THE HEART

KNOW YOUR BODY PARTS: THE HEART

June 30, 2025
Why Your Favourite Seasoning Cubes May Be Hurting Your Kidneys

Why Your Favourite Seasoning Cubes May Be Hurting Your Kidneys

June 30, 2025
Contraceptive Pills Can’t Cause Cervical Cancer – Expert

Contraceptive Pills Can’t Cause Cervical Cancer – Expert

June 30, 2025
ONIONS: The Good Old Healing Vegetable

KNOW YOUR BODY PARTS: The Liver

June 16, 2025
ONIONS: The Good Old Healing Vegetable

ONIONS: The Good Old Healing Vegetable

June 16, 2025
Why Prostate Disorder Cases Are Increasing Among Nigerian Men – Experts

Why Prostate Disorder Cases Are Increasing Among Nigerian Men – Experts

June 1, 2025
20m Nigerians Live With Mental Health Issues, Says WHO

20m Nigerians Live With Mental Health Issues, Says WHO

June 1, 2025
Health Facts You Didn’t Know

How Your Habit Affects Fertility

May 19, 2025
Fruits For Raining Season

Fruits For Raining Season

May 19, 2025

© 2021 Shippingposition

Navigate Site

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap
  • Terms

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Coast To Coast
  • Oil and Gas
  • Maritime Education
  • The Terminals
  • Maritime safety

© 2021 Shippingposition