Taya Fajana Duped N5m At Alaba Market

CYRIACUS IZUEKWE

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The managing Director of Twins Faja Nigeria Limited, Mr. Taya Fajana is now counting his losses after he went to Alaba International market and was defrauded to the tune of N5m.

The suspects, Stephen Opara, 35 and Gowdil Lander have been arrested in connection with the alleged fraud.

P.M.EXPRESS reports that the alleged fraud took place at FCMB branch at Alaba International market where Fajanal withdrew the money and handed it to the suspects who collected it under false pretence.

It was gathered that the suspects convinced the victim to part with the money for an undisclosed failed business transaction. When they obtained the money, they bolted away and failed to comply with their agreement.

When Fajana waited in vain, he asked the suspects to refund the money but they were unable to do so because they had already shared the money amongst themselves.

The matter was reported to the Police at Area M Command, Idimu who went into investigation. The two suspects were arrested while one of them escaped and was said to be on the run.

They were charged before Ejigbo Magistrates court for conspiracy and obtaining under false pretence.

They pleaded not guilty.

The presiding Magistrate, Mr. K.L.J. Layeni granted the suspects bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum.
They were remanded in prison custody pending when they will perfect their bail condition.
The matter was adjourned till 13 December, 2017.

P.M.EXPRESS contacted the victim at their supermarket located at Ikotun Idimu Road in Idimu, Lagos but he was not around to comment on the incident.