The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of a Lagos State civil servant, Mr. Emmanuel Ogunyemi, for unlawfully receiving double salaries.
Investigations revealed that Ogunyemi was simultaneously drawing salaries from the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), in violation of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000. His actions led to the illegal accumulation of ₦3.49 million.
The ICPC charged him with eight counts of corruption, which were later reduced to three under a plea bargain agreement. Ogunyemi pleaded guilty before Justice Ijelu at the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja.
As part of the plea deal, he was fined ₦1.5 million, sentenced to three days of community service, and required to sign a ₦5 million good behaviour bond. Prior to the court proceedings, he refunded the entire amount received illegally, which the court ordered forfeited to the Federal Government.
The ICPC’s legal team, led by Mrs. Yvonne William-Mbata, emphasized the importance of accountability in public service. The Commission reiterated its commitment to enforcing integrity and upholding the rule of law.
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