The father-in-law and daughter-in-law pleaded “not guilty” to forgery charges.
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One of the counts reads: “Alaba Alakija and Oyinkansola Alakija, on or about the 6th day of August, 2015 at Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to financially benefit from the property located at No.10, Keffi Street, South-west, Ikoyi, Lagos, conspired amongst yourselves to use a false document titled: ‘Vesting Deed by Dr. Omodele Alakija and Mr. Afolabi Alakija’, the executors of the estate of the late Sir Ademola Alakija, purporting same to be made by Dr.
However, counsel to the second defendant, Victor Giwa, prayed the court to move the bail application of his client orally. He told the court that he was informed about the matter late and that he came from outside the jurisdiction of the court. After listening to both parties, Justice Dada granted bail to the first defendant in the sum of N10 million, with sureties in like sum, who must submit their international passports to the court.Both defendants were released to their lawyers pending perfection of their bail conditions.
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