Three businessmen have been arraigned in an Ikeja Chief Magistrate’s Court on Thursday over the alleged theft of 375 bags of sesame seed worth N47.5 million.
The three men, Ime Essien, 49, Nnamdi Obianuka, 36, and Chidera Stephen, 21, reside in Lagos and are being charged for conspiracy and stealing.
According to The prosecutor, ASP Raji Akeem, he informed the court that the offences were committed on August 8 at No 9, Warf Road, Apapa, Lagos.
Akeem said that the complainant, Mr Olubunmi Olumekun, employed the three men in loading and transporting 375 bags of sesame seed weighing 37.5 tonnes, valued at N47.5 million.
The prosecutor stated that the offences contravened sections 287 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
Meanwhile, the three men pleaded not guilty to the charges and the Chief Magistrate, Mrs Bola Osunsanmi, granted them bail in the sum of N3 million each, with two sureties in like sum.
The magistrate then adjourned the case until October 23 for mention.
