Shoetan, who resides in Alagbado area of Lagos, is facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, threat to life and attempt to commit a misdemeanour.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The prosecutor, ASP. Peter Nwaongwu, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Oct. 24, at Alagbado area of Lagos.
Nwaongwu said that the defendant called one Alhaji Tajudeen Oladele with a hidden phone number and threatened him.
“The defendant told him not to go out of his residence for 21 days or else, he would die.
“He also told the complainant that he was paid by someone to assassinate him and his wife, Alhaja Tawakalitu Oladele.
“The defendant was, however, arrested after a thorough investigation,” Nwaongwu said.
According to the prosecutor, the offences contravene Sections 5, 56 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 5 stipulates a six-month jail term for attempting to commit a misdemeanour, while Section 56 stipulates a one-year jail term for threatening violence.
The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Yetunde Aje-Afunwa granted the defendant N500, 000 bail, with two responsible sureties each in like sum.
She adjourned the case till Dec. 19 for mention.
