Operatives of the Nigeria Police Special Fraud Unit (NPSFU), Ikoyi, Lagos, have arrested a driver, Adegboye Moshood, for allegedly stealing N10 million in cash and valuables belonging to his employer, Abbey Anibaba, before fleeing.
According to police reports, the incident occurred in May 2025, shortly after Anibaba travelled abroad, leaving Moshood behind to oversee his residence. On his return, Anibaba discovered that both the driver and several personal items were missing. Attempts to contact Moshood proved unsuccessful, prompting him to lodge a complaint with the police.
Acting on intelligence, detectives trailed the suspect to a hideout in Lagos, where he was arrested and later arraigned before the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court, sitting at the Tinubu Magistrate’s Court.
During proceedings, the Police Prosecutor, Reuben Solomon, alleged that Moshood betrayed the trust reposed in him by his employer by absconding with N10 million in cash, wristwatches, gold chains, and other valuables. He stated that the offence contravened Section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty. His counsel, Anayo Agbo, pleaded with the court to grant bail on liberal terms, noting that his client is married with children and had no intention of fleeing if released.
Magistrate K.K. Awoyinka granted bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum but ordered Moshood’s remand at the Ikoyi Correctional Facility until the bail conditions are met. The case was adjourned for further hearing.
