3 arraigned over N1.7m goats’ theft in Ilorin

Three suspects have been arraigned before an Upper Area Court in Ilorin for allegedly conspiring to steal goats worth N1.7 million belonging to two residents of the Fagba Market area. The suspects, Agboola Abdulhameed, Gbenga Akoda, and Olarewaju Adijat, were accused of criminal conspiracy, trespass, cheating, theft, and criminal misappropriation. The offence contravened Sections 97, […]

Three suspects have been arraigned before an Upper Area Court in Ilorin for allegedly conspiring to steal goats worth N1.7 million belonging to two residents of the Fagba Market area.

The suspects, Agboola Abdulhameed, Gbenga Akoda, and Olarewaju Adijat, were accused of criminal conspiracy, trespass, cheating, theft, and criminal misappropriation.

The offence contravened Sections 97, 312, 287, and 309 of the Penal Code Law.

According to the First Information Report (FIR), the case was reported by Mallam Dauda Owura and Abdulrasaq Abdulraheem, both residents of the Fagba Market area.

The prosecutor, Olufunke Makose, told the court that the suspects conspired and stole several goats from the complainants’ properties, valued at about N1,700,000.

She said the suspects reportedly confessed to belonging to a syndicate specializing in the theft of goats and other livestock across Ilorin.

She added that another suspect, identified as Olarewaju (popularly known as “Akaje”), who allegedly masterminded the theft, is still at large.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the syndicate has been involved in similar theft cases within the Asa Dam and Saw-mill areas of Ilorin,” she added.

She urged the court to remand the suspects.

However, the defence counsel, Toyin Onaolapo, countered her submission.

In his ruling, Magistrate Sunday Adeniyi ordered their remand and adjourned the case to a two weeks’ time.