Man Arraigned Over Theft Of Church Tithes

Elochukwu Nnoruga, 23, was arraigned before Tinubu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, on a one-count-charge bordering on theft. The suspect allegedly stole tithe amounting to N214,000 from the offering box in the church.

Ben Ekundayo the prosecutor,  told  the honourable  court that the accused committed the offence on Aug. 14 at about 2 p.m., at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Idumaigbo, Lagos.

He stated that the offence contravened Section 285 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
Nnoruga pleaded guilty to the charge.

 Mr Ade Adefulire,who is the Magistrate, has adjourned the matter till Aug. 23 for facts and proper sentencing.