Man docked for allegedly forging brother-in-law’s signature

A man, John Augustine, 26, who was allegedly  for forged his brother-in-law’s signature in an attempt to withdraw N100,000 from his account, on Tuesday appeared before a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

Augustine, of no fixed address, is facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, impersonation and forgery.

He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail in the sum of N50,000 with two sureties in like sum.

The Prosecutor, Insp. Philip Osijaile, told the court that the accused committed the offences on April 4 at about 9:45am at Diamond Bank Plc, Ajah Branch, Lagos.

Osijaile said that the accused conspired with his sister to impersonate his brother-in-law, one Cletus Alphonsus, and forged his signature in an attempt to withdraw the sum of N100,000 from his account.

He said that the accused also filled an ATM card request form in Alphonsus' name without his consent.

He added that when the bank cashier noticed the discrepancies in the photo and signature, she alerted the management, who then invited the police.

The prosecutor said that the offences contravened Sections 21, 361, 378 and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

The Magistrate, Mrs Memunat Folami, said that the accused must produce two responsible sureties who are his blood relations, and adjourned the case till May 16 for mention.