Banker Arrested On His Wedding Day For Stealing Customer’s N1m

A 37-year-old ex-marketing officer of Addosser Micro-Finance Bank Plc, Aliu Mustapha, on Thursday, appeared before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos over alleged N1million theft.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the defendant, arrested on his wedding day, is facing trial on a charge of stealing preferred against him by the police. However, he pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The prosecutor, Sgt. Samuel Mishozunnu, told the court that Mustapha committed the alleged offence between May and June 2017, during working hours, at No. 32, Lewis St., Lagos Island.

He said that the defendant allegedly committed the offence while working with Addosser Micro-Finance Bank PLC. Mishozunnu said that Mustapha collected the N1million from a customer of the micro-finance bank but refused to remit it to the bank. “

Mustapha was arrested on Aug. 11, during his wedding after the police got information that he was getting married. The police waited for him to exchange his marriage vows after which he was apprehended and charged.

The magistrate, Mr Y.O. Aro-Lambo, granted a N200, 000 bail to the defendant with two sureties in like sum. The case was adjourned until Sept.11 for trial.