ADVERTISEMENT

12-yr-old girl in court over N.7m fraud

A 12-year-old girl has been arraigned in a court in Abuja for allegedly defrauding her boss of N.7 million.

___5039772___https:______static.pulse.com.gh___webservice___escenic___binary___5039772___2016___5___16___17___Court-Justice

It was an unbelievable scene at an Abuja Grade 1 Area Court when a 12-year-old girl, was arranged for allegedly defraudingher employer of the sum of N700,000, Daily Trust reports.

According to the police prosecutor, Abba Zurumi, the suspect who was charged under sections 83 and 309 of the penal code, was reported to the Kubwa Police Division by one Helen Pius on May 23, that her maid had repeatedly handed over the proceeds made from her shop to one Sadiq, whose full names and whereabouts were still unknown.

Zurumi added that one Abubakar Bako of Orozo, always sent the said Sadiq to come and collect money which amounted to N700,000.

ADVERTISEMENT

When the charges were read to the accused person, she pleaded not guilty and was granted bail in the sum of N700,000 by the judge, Mohammed Marafa, with two reasonable sureties who must be resident within the court’s jurisdiction, while adjourning the case to June 20 for hearing.

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

Here's everything to know about being a virgin on your wedding night

Here's everything to know about being a virgin on your wedding night

7 do's and don’ts of the Holy month of Ramadan

7 do's and don’ts of the Holy month of Ramadan

Top 5 sweetest celebrity mother-child relationships that stand out for us

Top 5 sweetest celebrity mother-child relationships that stand out for us

International Women's Day: 5 Nigerian female celebrities championing women’s rights

International Women's Day: 5 Nigerian female celebrities championing women’s rights

Top 5 female directors in Nollywood

Top 5 female directors in Nollywood

6 things that will break a Muslim's fast during Ramadan

6 things that will break a Muslim's fast during Ramadan

5 benefits of fasting during Ramadan

5 benefits of fasting during Ramadan

5 reasons Easter was more fun when we were children

5 reasons Easter was more fun when we were children

Dos and don’ts of supporting Muslims during Ramadan

Dos and don’ts of supporting Muslims during Ramadan

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT