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Man, 24, Arraigned for Allegedly Stealing Offering Money Inside Lagos Catholic Church

A 24-year-old man, Moses Aletor, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly stealing cash and electronic devices from St. Benjamin Catholic Church in Olowora.

The incident reportedly took place in October 2025, when the suspect, posing as a worshipper, allegedly targeted the church’s offering box. According to the police, Moses Aletor stole a Tecno Camon 16 phone valued at N180,000, an Itel phone valued at N110,000, and N95,000 in cash, bringing the total value of stolen property to N385,000.

Upon discovering the theft, the parish priest immediately reported the matter to the Isheri Police Division. Moses Aletor was subsequently arrested, interrogated, and found culpable, leading to his arraignment before the Ogba Magistrate Court. The offence is punishable under Section 311 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015, and carries several years of imprisonment.

The formal charge reads:

“That you, Moses Aletor, in the month of October 2025 at No. 33 St. Benjamin Catholic Church, Olowora Road, Lagos, in the Ikeja Magisterial District, did steal offering money of ninety-five thousand naira, N95,000, a Tecno Camon 16 phone valued at one hundred and eighty thousand naira, N180,000, and an Itel phone valued at one hundred and ten thousand naira, N110,000, all totaling N385,000, property of St. Benjamin Catholic Church, Olowora Road, Lagos, and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 311 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.”

During the court proceedings, Moses Aletor pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Inspector Lucky Ihiehie, requested a hearing date to enable the police to present evidence proving that the suspect committed the alleged offence.

Presiding Magistrate Mrs. M.O. Tanimola granted the accused bail with two sureties, who must provide proof of livelihood and tax payment, and have their addresses verified by the court. The matter was adjourned for mention, while the defendant was remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre pending the perfection of his bail conditions.

This case has drawn attention to security concerns in places of worship and highlights the need for vigilance and protective measures to safeguard church property and congregants.

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