Crimes

Unpaid rent: Landlord docked for removing tenants’ roof

Unpaid rent: Landlord docked for removing tenants’ roof

A 51-year-old landlord, Abolaji Ismahil, who allegedly removed the roofing sheet of his tenant’s apartment was on Tuesday, February 24, 2024 docked in a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.

Ismahil, who lives in Mushin area of Lagos, pleaded not guilty to conspiracy, breach of public peace and theft.

The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Courage Ekhueorohan, told the court that Ismahil and some others, at large, committed the offence on December 13, 2023, at No 40, Kekereowo St., Itire, Surulere Lagos.

He alleged that Ismahil removed 10 zinc roofing sheets over the apartment of the complainant, Lawal Ismail.

Ekhueorohan alleged that Ismahil destroyed the roofing material, after several attempts to get the complainant to pay his rent.

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He submitted that the complainant also reported his HP Laptops, a gold chain, and two wristwatches were stolen from his apartment.

The offence, he said, contravened the provisions of Sections 168, 287 and 411 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015.

The Magistrate, Mr. Ganiyu Tiamiyu, admitted Ismahil to bail in the sum of N100,000, with two responsible sureties in like sum.

He ordered that the sureties must have their addresses verified by the court and adjourned the case until March 13, for mention.

The Star

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