Police arrests cashier for stealing N340,000 from his employer

A 29-year-old cashier,identified as  Olawunmi Eze, has been arrested for stealing his employer’s N340,000, Mr. Eze, who lives at No. 35, Akinolu St., Ota, is facing a charge of stealing.

The accused, according to the police prosecutor, Chudu Gbesi, committed the offence on June 15 at 12.30 p.m. at Jolabel International School, Temidire, Ota.

Mr. Gbesi said the accused, the school’s cashier, stole N340,000 belonging to his employer, Kazeem Jolayemi.

The offence contravened Section 390(1), (6) of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ogun, 2006

The Senior Magistrate, S. O. Banjo, in his ruling, granted bail to the accused in the sum of N150,000 with two sureties- in like sum.

He said the sureties must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and also show evidence of tax payment to Ogun government.

The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge, the case was adjourned until August 27 for hearing.

Source: ( NAN )