37-year-old sales rep in court for alleged stealing

One Oluwaseun Adegbesan, who allegedly stole his employer’s N750,000, has been arraigned at an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.

The man, of Phillip Onashitu Street, Ketu, Lagos, is facing one-count charge of stealing.

The prosecutor, Lucky Ihiehie, told the court that the accused committed the offence between April and November at Multi-Task Consulting Ltd, Okunowo Street, Ikosi, Ketu.

He said the complainant, Olorunfemi Udoma, the employer of Adegbesan, reported the matter at Ketu Police Post, Lagos.

“The complainant employed Adegbesan on October 25, 2016, as a salesman to drive the company’s van and supply beer to his customers.

“The accused stole N750, 000 and converted it to his use, being proceeds from the sale of drinks.

“The complainant told the police that the accused was supposed to distribute drinks to customers and remit money.

“But he stole N750,000; the value of empty crates, bottles and beer.”

Ihiehie said efforts by the complainant to recover his money proved abortive.

“He searched for the accused. The complainant sighted Adegbesan on November 20.

“He reported the matter at the police station and officers arrested the suspect,’’ the prosecutor said.

The Magistrate, Mrs. O.S. Amzat, admitted the accused to bail at N100, 000 with two sureties.

The court adjourned the case till January 23 for mention.

According to the prosecutor, the offence contravenes Section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (revised). The accused pleaded not guilty.