A
40-year-old man, who allegedly forged the identity of an official of the
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission was on Monday arraigned in
Lagos.
The man,
Ayodeji Albert, who resides at Redeemed Camp in Mowe, Ogun State, is
standing trial on a two count of impersonation and forgery.
The Prosecutor, Insp. Simeon Imhonwa, told the court that the offences were committed on Aug. 25.
Imhonwa said that the accused had obtained a forged identity as an EFCC official at a printing press at Obalende, Lagos.
He said
that Albert, on August 25, harassed some members of the public after
presenting himself as an official of the EFCC attached to the department
of finance.
“Albert presented his forged identity card, bearing the forged details.
“He claimed to be an EFCC operative and a staff of the anti-graft body,” Imhonwa said.
Although
Albert denied the charges, the prosecutor said the offences contravened
Sections 78 and 368 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
The
Magistrate, Mrs. Bola Osunsanmi, admitted the accused to bail in the sum
of N50,000 with two sureties in like sum and adjourned the case till
November 23 for mention.
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