Lizzy Anjorin, the Nollywood actress, has finally been cleared of theft allegations by the Lagos state police command.
In February, some traders in the Idumota market in Lagos Island accused the film star of stealing gold and making a fake transaction after buying goods worth N91,000 from a store.
Anjorin denied the allegations and argued that the video evidence was a “setup” against her.
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Speaking with TheCable Lifestyle on Friday, Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos state police spokesperson, said Anjorin has been cleared of all the allegations.
The police PRO revealed that their investigation found a mix-up at the payment point in the store.
In February, TheCable Lifestyle reported how six traders were arraigned before the chief magistrate court in Lagos Island for allegedly assaulting and blackmailing Anjorin.
Sola Samuel, the prosecuting counsel, said the defendants conspired to forcefully push and drag Anjorin, causing her grievous bodily harm.
amuel told the court that the defendants’ actions caused a breach of public peace.
The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Ade Oshodi, the representative of the defendants, prayed the court to grant them bail in the most liberal terms, stating they were traders.
In his ruling, A.A. Paul, the presiding magistrate, granted each defendant bail in the sum of N200,000 with one surety each.
He ordered that the defendants be remanded in the Nigerian Correctional Services until they meet their bail terms.
The Cable
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