Two men, Kunle Komolafe, 52, and 62-year-old Ademola Fagbule have been dragged before an Ado Ekiti Magistrate Court over alleged visa fraud.
The accused men were charged by the Ekiti State Police Command.
According to the police prosecutor, Inspector Elijah Adejare, the defendants committed the offence at Arolo Ekiti on January 20.
He told the court on Thursday that “on January 20, in Aramoko-Ekiti, the defendants did obtain the sum of N250,000 from one Olorunfemi Komolafe on the pretext of processing visa documents which they failed to do.
“The defendants committed the offence which is punishable under Section 329 (1) (b) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State 2021,” he said.
Counsel to the defendants, Adekunle Aladesuyi, urged the court to grant his client liberal terms, saying they would not jump bail.
The Magistrate, Tomiwa Daramola, granted bail of N50,000 each with one surety in like sum to the defendants.
The magistrate adjourned the case to September 8 for hearing.
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In another news, the Catholic Diocese of Minna, Niger State has announced the safe release of two Catholic Priests abducted by gunmen in Gyedna, Tafa local government area of the state on Wednesday, 2 August,2023
Recall that the two abductees were whisked out of their parish residence in the night by the bandits who invaded their community three weeks ago.
They include Rev Fr. Paul Sanogo who hails from Mali and brother Melchior Mahinini from Tanzania.
This is contained in a letter signed by the Reverend Father Ben Nnadi, Vice Chancellor, Minna Diocese.
The letter addressed to all Priests, Religious, and the Lay Faithful of the Catholic Diocese of Minna titled , ” Appreciation To God and All” expressed gratitude to God for answering prayers offered on behalf of the two Priests.
The vice Chancellor on behalf of the Catholic Bishop of Minna, and his Auxiliary thanked the Faithfuls for their prayers and support rendered during the period.
According to him, “on behalf of the Bishop, Most Rev Martins Igwe Uzoukwu and his Auxiliary Most Rev Slyvester Gopep, we wish to appreciate God for answered prayers.
“I just want to officially inform you that Rev Fr Paul Sanogo and brother Melchior Mahinini are in safe hands and are doing well.”
He further called for continued prayers for the safety of all Priests all over the world.