The Ebute-Metta Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State has remanded a maid, Alice Udey, the prime suspect in the alleged theft of jewellery valued at $60,000 belonging to her former employer and others.
Chief Magistrate Nike Olagbende remanded Udey in police custody and adjourned till December 19, for further proceedings.
The court was told that prosecutors are seeking to amend the initial charges following testimony from more complainants, including 68-year-old Mrs. Theresa Isemene, who reported her iPad stolen after hiring Udey for less than 24 hours.
Others also reported that thier money and valuables got missing days after hiring the suspect.
The police are investigating whether or not Udey is part of a syndicate posing as domestic workers to gain unauthorised access to homes in affluent neighbourhoods.
In October, Lagos Police Command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, a Superintendent of Police, confirmed Udey’s arrest.
Udey, 33, was said to have been arrested by investigators from Ikoyi Police Station, Lagos after a 16-month search.
She was accused of stealing over $60,000 worth of jewellery just hours after being hired as a maid.
According to the police, Udey secured her position through seemingly legitimate channels.