A Magistrate Court in Ilesa, Osun State, has ruled that Rhoda Adu must pay N150,000 in damages after failing to visit her boyfriend, Olapitan Sola, despite receiving N3,000 for transportation.

The case arose after Ms. Adu switched off her phone and failed to show up at the agreed location following the transfer of the transport fare. Feeling defrauded and emotionally distressed, Mr. Olapitan reported the incident to the Ayeso Police Station.

Evidence presented to the court included the N3,000 bank transfer and WhatsApp conversations between the two parties.

Presiding Magistrate Akogun Oludare ordered Ms. Adu to refund the N3,000 transportation fare and pay N100,000 for breaching their agreement. She was also directed to pay an additional N50,000 as special damages for causing emotional distress.

The court emphasized that the ruling aims to deter similar actions in the future, describing the offense as a breach of trust and agreement.