Lagos -A 47-year-old man, Komolafe Olajide, was on Friday charged before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly impersonating a staff of Conoil PLC to stand as surety.
Olajide, who resides at No. 65, NNPC Rd., Ejigbo, Lagos State, is facing charges bordering on impersonation and forgery.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Prosecutor, Cpl. Micheal Unah told the court that the accused committed the offences at 3.00p.m. on Dec. 30, 2015 at court 19, Ogba Court.
Unah said the accused claimed to be a professional surety and submitted fake documents before the Court.
“He presented a confirmation of appointment letter from Conoil and its staff identity card and evidence of Tax payments, all forged.
“It was discovered after he was interrogated by the court,’’ he said.
Unah said the offences contravened Sections 327, 363 and 378 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 363 prescribes three years imprisonment for forgery.
The Magistrate, Mrs A.O. Gbajumo granted the accused bail in the sum of N50, 000 with two sureties in like sum.
She then adjourned the case to Feb. 8 for mention. (NAN)