A 42- year- old woman, Ihuoma Onunyere, was on Wednesday docked in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing N2.1 million from her late boyfriend’s account.
Onunyere who resides on 16, Joseph Harrison St., Iwaya area, Yaba, Lagos, is charged with theft.
She, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Prosecutor, Insp Innocent Odugbo, said the suspect d the offence between Oct. 27 and Nov. 20, 2023 in Yaba, Lagos .
He said the defendant withdrew N2. 1 million from the account of Mr John Nwanu through his mobile phone App after his death.
The prosecutor said that it was the daughter of the late man, Ruth, discovered the withdrawal and the case was reported at the police station.
The offence according to the prosecutor contravenes the provisions of Section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The Magistrate, Miss M. F Onamusi, admitted the defendant to bail in the su,m of N200,000 with two sureties in likesum.
Onamusi adjourned the case until May 8 for mention.
