Police arraign driver for allegedly kidnapping housewife

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Police arraign driver for allegedly kidnapping housewife

THE police arraigned a 21-year-old driver, Innocent Rufus, on Wednesday in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly kidnapping a woman and demanding N1million ransom.

Rufus, whose address was not provided, is charged with conspiracy, kidnapping and threat to life.

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The Prosecution Counsel, Insp. Victor Eruada told the court that the defendant committed the offence on May 21 at about 9 p.m. at Kofoworola St. Okupe Estate Maryland, Lagos.

He alleged that the defendant conspired to kidnap a housewife, Mrs Margaret Barovbe and demanded N1 million from her family.

Eruada also alleged that Rufus threatened to kill Barovbe’s husband if he failed to pay the ransom.

The offence, he said, contravened the provisions of sections 411, 271 and 56 of the Criminal Law of Lagos, 2015.

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Magistrate Mrs M.I. Dan-Oni admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N100, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

Dan-Oni adjourned the case until July 11 for further hearing.

Police arraign driver for allegedly kidnapping housewife
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