Ridwan Adebayo
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission( EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned an account officer of Investment One Financial Service Limited, Ikemefunah Iwunoh before an Ikeja Special Offences Court for allegedly stealing 38.5 million Naira.
Iwunoh, who pleaded not guilty to the charges was arraigned on two count charges of obtaining money by false pretence and stealing which are contrary to the criminal law of Lagos State. However, The Prosecuting counsel, Nkereuwem Anana requested for a trail date, he said: “In view of the plea of the accused, We would be asking for a trail date”.
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Meanwhile, the defence counsel A.S Ogunleye brought to the attention of the court that there was a pending bail application dated 25th of November 2019 supported with a 24 paragraph affidavit and a written address praying the court to grant the accused bail pending determination of charge against him.
In response, the prosecutor told the court that a counter affidavit has been filed with written address dated 28th of November 2019. After listening to both parties arguments, Justice Dada in giving her ruling said “I Would be granting the accused bail provided he meets bail conditions.
“ The sum of 20 million and two sureties, the sureties must have a landed property in Lagos State and they must be gainful employed and must have paid there taxes within the last three years. The account officermust submit his international passport” The matter has been adjourned to the 3rd March 2020 for trail.
