CYRIACUS IZUEKWE
The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned an 18-year-old woman, Joy Oreoluwa Falokun, before a Magistrate Court sitting in Lagos over alleged conspiracy and stealing of jewelry valued at approximately N30,000,000.
The defendant was arraigned on Charge No: 2/9/24/2026 in a case between Commissioner of Police Vs Joy Oreoluwa Falokun ‘F’, Age 18 years.
According to the charge sheet, the defendant and others still at large were alleged to have committed the offences on 14th and 15th April, 2026, at about 1000hrs in Isheri North GRA area of Lagos, in the Lagos Magisterial District.
The police alleged that the defendant conspired amongst themselves to commit felony to wit stealing, an offence said to be punishable under Section 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2015.
Count II of the charge alleged that Joy Oreoluwa Falokun was found in the dwelling house and bedroom of one Daniel Samuel, searching through his wardrobe with intent to commit a felony, to wit stealing a Hublot wristwatch and an 18-karat gold necklace, both valued at approximately N30,000,000.00, an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 388(1) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
Count III alleged attempted stealing of the same items, property of Daniel Samuel, an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 407 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
Count IV alleged that the defendant stole a Hublot wristwatch and an 18-karat gold necklace valued at approximately N30,000,000.00, property of Daniel Samuel, an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2015.
The case was heard before Magistrate Mrs. O. Kasunu.
The prosecutor in the matter was SP Phillip Ademigbuji, while the investigation was handled by the State Intelligence Department (SID) with INSPR. Shofolahan Oluwaseun as IPO.
Upon arraignment, the defendant pleaded not guilty to all the counts.
The Magistrate, Mrs. O. Kasunu, after listening to the plea, granted bail to the defendant with two sureties who must show evidence of means of livelihood and tax payment.
The court further ordered that the defendant be remanded at the Correctional Center in Kirikiri Town, Lagos, pending the perfection of her bail conditions.
The matter was adjourned for further hearing.
The court emphasized that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.
The case has attracted attention in Isheri North GRA, a highbrow estate in Lagos, due to the value of the items allegedly involved.
Residents in the area have been advised by police to ensure adequate security in their homes and to properly vet domestic staff and visitors.
Meanwhile, police authorities say investigation is ongoing to apprehend others still at large who were mentioned in the charge.
The Lagos State Police Command under the Commissioner of Police reiterated its commitment to ensuring that all cases of stealing and burglary in the state are thoroughly investigated and prosecuted in line with the law.
Members of the public are advised to report suspicious movements around their neighborhoods to the nearest police station.
Further developments on the case will be communicated as proceedings continue in court.