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Lagos Man Arraigned for Alleged Gang Activity

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A 50-year-old man, Dosumu Fatai, has been brought before the Lagos Magistrates' Court in Epe for his alleged role in a violent attack that occurred on August 24, 2025. The incident in Okun Imedu Town, Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State, involved a gang that conspired to commit multiple offences, including conspiracy, assault, theft, breach of peace, and destruction of police property. The accused allegedly led a group of soldiers attached to the Nigerian Army barracks in Epe, Lagos State, and several other individuals in the violent attack, which resulted in the theft of several mobile phones and the assault of residents.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dosumu Fatai, a 50-year-old man, has been arraigned for allegedly leading a gang that committed multiple offences, including conspiracy, assault, theft, breach of peace, and destruction of police property.
  • The incident occurred on August 24, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m. in Okun Imedu Town, within the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State.
  • The prosecution alleged that the accused persons used military personnel to intimidate residents and destroyed the door glass of a police patrol vehicle, estimated at N120,000.
  • Several residents were reportedly assaulted during the incident, including Sodiq Adenuga, Sakiratu Abudu, Azeez Raheem, and Fatimo Adenuga.
  • The offences violate Sections 411, 168(d), 350, 171, 173, 172, and 287 of the Lagos State Criminal Law of 2015.
  • The defendant pleaded not guilty to the six-count charge and was granted bail in the sum of 200,000 with two sureties in like sum.

Statistics:

  • Estimated value of stolen mobile phones: N260,000 (Sakiratu Abudu's Samsung Galaxy A06), N40,000 (Azeez Raheem's Tecno phone), N35,000 (Fatimo Adenuga's Tecno phone), and N150,000 (Magaji Isiaka's Infinix Smart 8).
  • Estimated value of destroyed police patrol vehicle: N120,000.
  • Number of residents assaulted: 5 (Sodiq Adenuga, Sakiratu Abudu, Azeez Raheem, Fatimo Adenuga, and Magaji Isiaka).

Sources:

  • Lagos State Criminal Law of 2015.
  • Charge sheet filed by the police, dated August 2025.
  • Court records, including the court's ruling on bail.

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