Four Security Guards Arraigned for Alleged N100 Million Home Looting

Four security guards were arraigned before a Lagos court for allegedly looting their employer's home, carting away properties valued at N100 million, and selling them to one of their accomplices. The guards, reportedly employed by Princess Chichi Ojei, conspired to burglarize her residence while she was away, resulting in the theft of valuables between January and July 2025. Princess Ojei, upon discovering the burglary, petitioned the police, leading to the arrest and arraignment of the suspects.

Key Takeaways:

  • The four security guards, Natufo Olufemi, Tomiwa Teojon, Uche Peter, and Adam Mohammed, were accused of stealing valuables worth N100 million from their employer's home.
  • The guards allegedly conspired to burglarize the property located at 11A/11B Sasegbon Street, GRA Ikeja, between January and July 2025.
  • The stolen valuables were sold to Adam Mohammed, one of the accused guards, after which they fled the scene.
  • Princess Ojei discovered the burglary upon her return home and petitioned the police, leading to the arrest of the suspects at a Lagos hideout.
  • The suspects were charged with conspiracy, burglary, and stealing under Sections 411, 307, 287, and 410 of the Lagos State Criminal Law, 2015.
  • The four guards pleaded not guilty to the charges and were granted N5 million bail each, with two sureties in like sum.

Statistics:

  • N100 million: The estimated value of the stolen valuables.
  • 4: The number of security guards arraigned for the alleged crime.
  • 11A/11B Sasegbon Street, GRA Ikeja: The address of Princess Ojei's residence break-in.
  • January and July 2025: The time period of the alleged burglary.
  • 2: The number of sureties required for each defendant's N5 million bail.
  • Ikoyi Correctional Facility: The location where the defendants were remanded pending their perfecting of bail.

Sources:

  • "Four security guards arraigned for allegedly looting N100m property" by Court News Nigeria (no date)