Man Allegedly Robs Woman With Wooden Pistol A 30-year-old man, Mutiu Rafiu, has been brought before an Ikeja High Court for allegedly robbing one Joy Okeke of her handbag, using a wooden pistol.
The defendant, whose address is unknown, was said to have committed the offence at Dalemo Bus Stop, Alakuko area of Lagos.
According to the charge, “Mutiu Rafiu on July 26, 2011 at 6:10a.m.in the Lagos Judicial Division whilst armed with one wood carved like pistol, did rob one Joy Okeke of her handbag.”
According to the charge, the offence is contrary to Section 402 (1) of the Criminal Code, Cap C17, Vol. 2, Laws of Lagos State, 2003. The defendant was arraigned by Lagos State government on a count charge bordering on robbery and had been in prison custody since July 26, 2011.
However, when the charge was read to the defendant before Justice Lateef Lawal-Akapo, he pleaded not guilty. The judge adjourned the matter till October 26, 27 and 28 for trial.
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The defendant, whose address is unknown, was said to have committed the offence at Dalemo Bus Stop, Alakuko area of Lagos.
According to the charge, “Mutiu Rafiu on July 26, 2011 at 6:10a.m.in the Lagos Judicial Division whilst armed with one wood carved like pistol, did rob one Joy Okeke of her handbag.”
According to the charge, the offence is contrary to Section 402 (1) of the Criminal Code, Cap C17, Vol. 2, Laws of Lagos State, 2003. The defendant was arraigned by Lagos State government on a count charge bordering on robbery and had been in prison custody since July 26, 2011.
However, when the charge was read to the defendant before Justice Lateef Lawal-Akapo, he pleaded not guilty. The judge adjourned the matter till October 26, 27 and 28 for trial.
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