A 14-year-old girl was on Tuesday arraigned before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court over an alleged theft of N4 million.
The police charged the minor with theft, following accusations of unlawfully taking the sum. Details of how the incident occurred were not immediately disclosed.
The prosecutor informed the court that the alleged crime violated the law, prompting legal action. The Chief Magistrate, after hearing the case, ruled on the appropriate legal steps while considering the defendant’s age.
The case has sparked discussions on juvenile crime and the need for parental supervision in financial matters. Further proceedings are expected as the court determines the next course of action.
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