2 charged over theft of noodles worth N3m

Two men were on Monday docked in an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan over the theft of noodles (Indomie) worth N3 million.  The police charged Wale Ogunsakin, 35 and Christopher Adeogo, 34 with conspiracy and theft.  They, however, pleaded not guilty.  The prosecutor told the court that the defendants allegedly committed the offence between June 2023 […]

Two men were on Monday docked in an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan over the theft of noodles (Indomie) worth N3 million.

 The police charged Wale Ogunsakin, 35 and Christopher Adeogo, 34 with conspiracy and theft.

 They, however, pleaded not guilty.

 The prosecutor told the court that the defendants allegedly committed the offence between June 2023 and June 2024 at Ogo-Oluwa complex, Ibadan.

 Ibrahim alleged that the defendants stole the noodles, belonging to Vet Needs Company.

 He said the offence contravened the provisions of sections 516 and 390(9) of the criminal laws of Oyo State, 2000.

 The magistrate, Mrs Kausarat Ayofe, admitted the defendants to bail in the sum of N200,000 each, with two sureties each in like sum.

 She adjourned the case until July 25 for hearing. (NAN)