Two Shoprite Workers Arrested For Allegedly Stealing N405,000

Two cashiers working at Shoprite Supermarket in Surule were on monday charged at the Surulere Magistrates' Court for allegedly "stealing" the company's funds.

The accused, Olawale Odunbakin, 20, and Ademola Adeniji, 37, are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.

The duo, however, pleaded not guilty to the offences.

The prosecutor, Insp. Akeem Raji, told the court that the accused stole goods worth 405,000 from the shopping mall.

"The accused persons have been receiving money for goods purchased by people, removed part of it and recorded some in the computer."

"The money was discovered missing in June when the second accused, Adeniji was employed," Raji said.

The case was adjourned till September 28 for trial.

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