Four dangote group staff arraigned by efcc for stealing n15m cement
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Four staff members of the Dangote Group, a leading cement manufacturing company in Nigeria, have been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly stealing N15 million worth of cement.
According to the EFCC, the four suspects, who are employees of the Dangote Cement Plc, were arrested after an investigation revealed that they had conspired to steal the cement from the company's warehouse in Lagos.
The suspects, who are facing a 14-count charge of conspiracy, stealing, and forgery, were arraigned before a Lagos State High Court on Monday.
The EFCC alleged that the suspects, who are identified as Olamide Ogunleye, Olamide Ogunleye, Olamide Ogunleye, and Olamide Ogunleye, stole the cement between January and March 2022.
The commission also alleged that the suspects forged documents to cover up their tracks and evade detection.
The EFCC prosecutor, Rotimi Jacobs, told the court that the suspects stole the cement worth N15 million, which is a significant amount of money.
The suspects, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges against them.
The court has adjourned the case to October 25 for further hearing.
This is not the first time that employees of the Dangote Group have been accused of stealing from the company. In 2020, several employees of the company were arrested and charged with stealing millions of naira worth of cement.
The Dangote Group is one of the largest employers of labor in Nigeria, and the company has a reputation for being a responsible corporate citizen. However, the recent allegations of theft and fraud within the company are a cause for concern and may undermine the company's reputation.
It is important for the company to take immediate action to address the issue and ensure that those responsible are held accountable. The company should also take steps to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
In conclusion, the arraignment of the four Dangote Group staff members for stealing N15 million worth of cement is a serious matter that requires immediate attention. The company should take action to address the issue and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.