OMG! man who seeks for solution to 'spiritual problems' defrauded of N180m

Firstclass newsline learnt that a local herb seller, who allegedly
obtained N180 million under the guise of casting out evil spell from
his victim, was, on Monday, arraigned in Lagos State.
The accused, Adedoyin Oyenuga, who resides in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State,
is standing trial on a three-count charge of obtaining by pretext,
conspiracy and stealing before an Ikeja Magistrates' Court.
Although the accused denied the charges, the prosecutor, Inspector
Simeon Imhonwa, told the court that the offences were committed
between March and September 2014.
According to him, the accused approached the complainant, one Mr Ken
Onwuka, at a petrol station at Jakande roundabout, Lekki, Lagos,
claiming to know of his problems.
He said Oyenuga related facts that convinced Onwuka that he actually
had spiritual powers.
"Oyenuga, armed with information about Onwuka, obtained from others
still at large, convinced Onwuka to seek help from him.
"The accused subsequently requested for money to consult the oracle
and purchase materials to facilitate the casting out of the said spell
from the complainant.
"He obtained a total sum of N180 million," Imhonwa said.
The prosecutor said the offences contravened sections 285, 312 and 409
of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
The Magistrate, Mrs Bola Osunsanmi, admitted the accused to bail in
the sum of N200,000 with two sureties in like sum.
Osunsanmi added that they must be employees of reputable companies or
property owners in Lagos State.
The case was adjourned till November 16 for mention.
Firstclassnewsline.net