Man arraigned in court for allegedly stealing N23,000

A 21-year-old man, Idris Odugbesi, on Wednesday appeared before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, for allegedly stealing N23,000 belonging to one Alhaji Hassan Dauda.   Odugbesi, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty.   The Prosecutor, Sgt. Mary Ajiteru, told the […]

A 21-year-old man, Idris Odugbesi, on Wednesday appeared before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, for allegedly stealing N23,000 belonging to one Alhaji Hassan Dauda.

 

Odugbesi, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty.

 

The Prosecutor, Sgt. Mary Ajiteru, told the court that the defendant committed the offences around 9.30 p.m. on April 19 at Sabo Market, Ikorodu.

 

Ajiteru said the defendant stole the money belonging to the complainant.

 

According to the prosecutor, the offences contravened Sections 411 and 172 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

 

The Magistrate, Mrs C.K. Tunji-Careena, granted the defendant N20, 000 bail with two sureties in like sum.
She adjourned the case until May 23 for mention. (NAN)