Ogun man docked for allegedly diverting N5.2m rice money
A 36-year-old man, named Waliu Idowu, has been arraigned before an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing N5.2 million belonging to a businesswoman, Ademola Bilikisu. Bilikisu was said to have given 198 bags of rice worth N9.702 million to the defendant for distribution to customers. Idowu, however, remitted N4.5 million and failed to account for […] Ogun man docked for allegedly…
Waliu Idowu, a 36-year-old man from Ogun, has been charged in an Abeokuta Magistrates' Court for allegedly stealing N5.2 million belonging to businesswoman Ademola Bilikisu. According to Bilikisu, Idowu was given 198 bags of rice, valued at N9.702 million, for distribution to customers. However, Idowu reportedly only remitted N4.5 million and failed to account for the remaining N5.2 million despite multiple requests.
The Daily Post reports that Idowu pleaded not guilty to the one-count charge of theft and faced the charges on August 10, 2026, in the Leme area of Abeokuta. Prosecutors claim the theft occurred when Idowu initially promised to pay the balance but later accused a worker of using the money to engage in sports betting. The court granted Idowu bail in the sum of N5 million, with the surety required to be a registered bondsman with the Ogun State Judiciary. The case has been adjourned until September 10, 2026, for further hearing.
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