A sexagenarian, Modiu Alao, who allegedly obtained N5 million on the pretext of selling a house, was arraigned before a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Friday.
Alao, 65, who resides in Egan, Ikotun, a suburb of Lagos, is facing a two-count charge of obtaining money under false pretence and stealing.
He, however, pleaded not guilty.
At his arraignment, Police Prosecutor Romanus Unuigbe told the court that the sexagenarian committed the offences in 2015 at his residence.
Unuigbe, an inspector, said the accused had told the complainant, Mr Rasheed Adetoro, that he wanted to sell the house he was occupying at Egan.
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“Alao defrauded the complainant of N5 million after he showed interest in purchasing the property.
“He told Adetoro that he needed money to complete the new building he was…
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