Sales girl in court over alleged N1.8m theft

The police in Ogun on Friday arraigned a 30-year-old salesgirl, Kehinde Rasaq, who allegedly stole N1.8 million from her employer.
Rasaq, who lives at No. 12, Adeolu St., Ifo, near Sango-Ota, Ogun, is facing a two-count charge of stealing and conspiracy before an Ota Magistrates’ Court.
The prosecutor, Cpl. Rosemary Brown, told the court that Rasaq and others at large committed the crimes between December, 2012 and Aug. 5, 2013 at Ayedogbon Shopping Complex, Sango-Ota.

Rosemary said that the offences were punishable under Sections 390 (6) (9) and 516 of the Criminal Code (Revised) Law of Ogun, 2006.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty.
The Magistrate, Mr Adenariwo Soneye, granted him bail in the sum of N1 million with two sureties in like sum.
Soneye said that the sureties must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and show evidence of tax payment.
The case was adjourned till Oct. 24 for mention. (NAN)