Three Clearing Agents Docked For Stealing Of Vehicles

Three clearing agents,
Adewale Amosu, 40; Oluwaseyi Owoeye, 29; and Adekola Ismaila, 31; who allegedly stole three cars worth N7 million, were last Wednesday brought before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
The accused, who did not provide their residential addresses, are standing trial on a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing and receiving stolen property.
The prosecutor, Sgt. Babaji Ishaku, told the court that the accused committed the offences between April and May at Apapa in Lagos.
Ishaku said that the trio stole a jeep valued at N2. 6 million, while Amosu alone stole a truck valued at N2.3 million, a van valued N1.1 million and a cash sum of N1 million— all totalling N7 million.
He also said that Ismaila received a stolen car with the knowledge that it was stolen.
The prosecutor said that all the properties stolen belonged to one Lucky Uwagboi, who was living outside the country.
Ishaku said that the offences contravened Sections 285 (1), 326 and 409 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2011.