An Osogbo Magistrate’s Court in Osun State has ordered the remand of a 30-year-old housewife, Mrs. Deborah Olujaiye, for allegedly stealing a sum of N6,333,700 from her husband’s bank account without his approval.
The accused, a resident of Olude area in Osogbo, was arraigned on Thursday, with the police prosecutor, Inspector Adeoye Kayode, informing the court that the offence was committed on August 19, 2024, at about 10:00 pm.
According to the charge sheet, Deborah Olujaiye is accused of stealing the money from her husband, Joseph Olujaiye, an act contrary to and punishable under section 390(9) of the Criminal Code CAP 34 Vol. II Laws of Osun State of Nigeria 2002.
During the court proceedings, the accused pleaded not guilty to the charge. Her defence counsel, Tunbosun Oladipupo, attempted to move an oral bail application, but the presiding Magistrate, M. A. Olatunji, directed the defence to approach the court with a formal bail application.
Consequently, Magistrate Olatunji ordered that Deborah Olujaiye be remanded in a correctional centre pending the filing of a formal bail application. The case has been adjourned until November 20, 2024, for mention.