Nurudeen Suleiman, a 26-year-old bus conductor, reportedly jumped into the Atlantic Ocean while trying to escape after stealing N40,000.
The incident allegedly occurred Sunday at Bar Beach on Victoria Island, when Suleiman approached a man named, Segun,and asked for financial assistance.
Vanguard reports below.
As
Segun brought out some money from his pocket to give Suleiman, some
additional naira notes dropped on the floor. Under the guise of helping
Segun pick up the fallen money, Suleiman absconded with part of it –
N40,000. Upon realizing what had happened, Segun attempted to apprehend
him, but he jumped into the Atlantic Ocean.
After trying to hide in the ocean for about 30 minutes, Suleiman eventually emerged, and was apprehended by security men.
He is currently facing a charge for
stealing, and was brought before Tinubu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos on
Tuesday. He pleaded not guilty, and was subsequently granted bail of
N20,000. The case has been adjourned till April 23rd 2014.
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