Businessman Docked Over N5m Dud Cheques

A businessman, Sunday Ukabia, was yesterday arraigned in a Gudu Upper Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly issuing four Diamond Bank dud cheques to the tune of N5 million to one Mr Henry Ebuka.

Ukabia, of Banex Plaza Wuse II, is facing a one count charge of cheating.

The prosecutor, Mr Fidelis Ogbobe, had told the court that one Mr Henry Ebuka, of Suite 25, Emas Plaza, Wuse II reported the matter at the FCT Police Command on March 21.

He said during police investigation, it was discovered that the defendant issued the complainant with four Diamond Bank cheques amounting to N5 million.

The cheques were dated Dec. 14, 2015, Nov. 10, 2013 and Feb. 11, 2014 respectively.

Ogbobe said when the cheques were presented in the bank, they were all dishonoured for lack of funds in the account.

He also said that during police investigation, the defendant admitted issuing the cheques.

He said the offence was contrary to Section 322 of Penal Code.

The accused, however pleaded not guilty to the charge. The judge, Mr Umar Kagarko, admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N5.5 million, with one surety in like sum.

He adjourned hearing till May 24. (NAN)