Frank Igwe,30,who allegedly
used some fake naira to pay a Sêx worker in Lagos, was on Wednesday charged before a Yaba Chief Magistrate Court in Lagos.
The accused, whose address was not given, is facing a charge of unlawful possession of fake
currency.
The prosecutor, Ibijoke Akinpelu, told the court that the accused committed the offence on
March 17 at about 2:00 a.m. at Standard Hotel. 11, Olokodana St., Bariga, Lagos.
Mrs. Akinpelu alleged that the accused had taken the Sêx worker to a hotel and after they
had enjoyed themselves paid her with some fake money.
“She immediately noticed that the money had
no serial numbers and held on to him until the
hotel manager alerted the police.
“The accused was searched and another five
pieces of N1, 000 notes were found on him,’’
she said.
The offence contravened Section 370 of the
Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
The accused, however, pleaded innocence of
the offence.
The Chief Magistrate, A. F. Adeeyo, granted the accused bail in the sum of N20, 000 with two responsible sureties in like sum.
He said the sureties must be gainfully employed and should also show evidence of tax payment to the Lagos State Government.
The case has been adjourned until March 28 for trial.
(NAN)
We appreciate you for reading our post, but we think it will be better if you kindly take your time and share this article with your friends by clicking below.
Title :
Man Arrested For Paying Prost!tutes With Fake Naira After Sêx In Lagos.
Description : Frank Igwe,30,who allegedly used some fake naira to pay a Sêx worker in Lagos, was on Wednesday charged before a Yaba Chief Magistrate Cour...
Rating :
5
