Man docked for breaking into ex-lover’s home, causing N650,000 damage

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Man docked for breaking into ex-lover’s home, causing N650,000 damage

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A 35-year-old man, identified simply as Samuel, was on Thursday arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly breaking into his former lover’s apartment and damaging property valued at N650,000.

Samuel, whose residential address was not provided, is facing three counts bordering on malicious damage, unlawful entry and conduct likely to cause inconvenience.

The prosecutor, SP Josephine Ikhayere, told the court that the defendant committed the alleged offences on July 16 at No. 1, Segun Durojaye Close, Pako Bus Stop, Ikotun, Lagos.

Ikhayere alleged that Samuel unlawfully entered the apartment of his former lover, Oluwatoyin Olamide, and damaged three doors and three keys valued at N650,000.

She said the defendant also conducted himself in a manner likely to cause inconvenience to the complainant.

According to the prosecutor, the alleged offences contravene Sections 157(e), 308(1) and 339 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

Samuel pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The magistrate, Mr Lateef A. Owolabi, granted him bail in the sum of N400,000 with two reliable sureties in like sum.

Owolabi adjourned the case until August 25 for hearing.

Source: PM News

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