Man charged with theft of fire extinguishers

The police in Lagos State have dragged a 25-year-old man, Joshua Simon, before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing fire extinguishers. Joshua, whose address was not stated, is standing trial before the Magistrate, Mr Lateef Layeni, on a two-count charge of unlawful entrance and stealing. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The […]

The police in Lagos State have dragged a 25-year-old man, Joshua Simon, before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing fire extinguishers.

Joshua, whose address was not stated, is standing trial before the Magistrate, Mr Lateef Layeni, on a two-count charge of unlawful entrance and stealing.

He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The prosecutor, Insp Asp Simon Uche, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on April 4 at Jonsien Holdings Ltd., located at the Abule Oshun area of Ojo.

He alleged that the defendant unlawfully entered the premises of Jonsien Holdings to steal two 40 kilogrammes of fire extinguishers, belonging to the company, represented by one Mr Patrick Onwuka.

MagistrateLateef Layenigranted the defendant bail in the sum of N300,000 with two responsible sureties in like sum.

He adjourned the case until May 14 for mention. (NAN)