Three Berger Paints Nigeria Limited employees were given remand on Monday by the Yaba Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing the goods and raw materials necessary to make cement from their employer.
Victor Olasukanmi, James Odelade, and Kehinde Ogundare, the accused, were charged with three counts each of conspiracy, theft, and illegal fund conversion.
Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun confined them to the Ikoyi Custodial Center for a period of 21 days.
Justice Enang, the prosecutor, informed the court that the first defendant was detained on May 23, 2023, as he was leaving the company’s grounds with an exhibit.
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He added that in the cause of questioning, the defendant opened up about his accomplices, who also work in the same department with him and how they usually share the proceeds from the sales of the raw materials.
Enang requested the court to remand the defendants for 21 days in the custody of the Police Special Fraud Unit, at 13, Milverton Road, Ikoyi, Lagos State pending the conclusion of the investigation.
Following the request of the prosecutor, Olatunbosun remanded the defendants and adjourned the case till June 26, 2023.
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