Police Arraign 18-Year-Old Boy For Misappropriation Of Funds

Nigeria-police-logo-360x225The Police, on Wednesday, arraigned Sulaiman Daniel, 18, of Kunchi Kawo, Abuja, in a Grade 1 Area Court, Kado, Abuja for misappropriation of fund.

The prosecutor, Insp. Simon Ibrahim, told the court that Joyce Ekulaman, canteen proprietor, of Utako, Abuja, reported the matter at Utako Police Station, Abuja, on Feb. 11.

He said the accused converted N15,000 paid into his account meant for his employee to his personal use.

“The accused, who served food at the canteen, also stole N40,000 belonging to the employee”, the prosecutor added.

The prosecutor said the offence contravened Section 309 of the Penal Code.

The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The judge, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq, granted him bail in the sum of N20,000 and a surety in like sum.

Sadiq said the surety must be reliable and stay within the court’s jurisdiction.

He adjourned further hearing on the matter to March 3. (NAN)