A 26-year-old man, Oluwafemi Ogunkunle, was at the weekend, arraigned at an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly stealing 15,600 litres of diesel.
The defendant, a fuel attendant, who lives at Lafenwa Itele, Ogun State, is being tried for stealing.
The prosecutor, Clifford Ogu, said the offence was committed on August 9, at Cryslad Avenue, Agege, a suburb of Lagos.
He said when the account was audited, it was discovered 15,600 litres of diesel, valued at N2.574 million, was not remitted to the company’s account.
“Fingers pointed at the accused, because the missing money was detected at the diesel pump he was attached to,” Ogu said.
He added that the case was reported at the police station and the accused was arrested.
The offence contravened Section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The accused pleaded not guilty.
Chief Magistrate Mrs. Taiwo Akanni granted the accused bail at N500,000 with two sureties.
She adjourned the case till September 4 for mention.
