Fake Kidnap: Appeal Court affirms dethroned traditional ruler’s conviction

The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, on Monday, affirmed the conviction of the dethroned traditional ruler of Shangisha in Magodo, Mutiu Ogundare, for faking his own abduction.

The court, however, reduced Mr Ogundare’s sentence to 12 years from the 15 years initially handed down by the lower court.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Hakeem Oshodi of the Lagos State High in Ikeja had on 27 September 2022 sentenced the convict to 15 years imprisonment.

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