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Victor Idoko and Paul Hule were brought into court by the Benue Police on Friday for alleged criminal conspiracy and cheating.
The matter was reported by Jeremiah Mbachaga of Behind Kanshio Makurdi at "E" Division Makurdi on October 13, according to Police Prosecutor Jonah Uletu, who testified in court.
According to Mr Uletu, On July 8, 2021, Innocent Adole and Terngu Stephen, both of Makurdi, shortchanged the complainant to the tune of N100,000 under the pretence that they would use the said money to seek a job for him.
He said the accused, who were working together with Messrs Idoko and Hule, all of High Level, Makurdi, after collecting the money, disappeared into the thin air.
The prosecutor said during the police investigation, Messrs Idoko and Hule were arrested, while Innocent Adole and Terngu Stephen are still at large.
He said the offences contravened sections 97 and 325, Cap 124 (2004) of the Penal Code, of Benue.
When the case came up for mention, the accused denied all the allegations against them.
The Magistrate, Rose Iyorshe, granted the accused bail in the sum of N50,000 each with one surety in like sum who shall be from grade level 7 and above.
Mrs Ioryshe further adjourned the case until January 17, 2023, for further mention.
(NAN)