Man docked over alleged theft of security light worth N2m

A 30-year-old man, Azeez Bolakale, on Tuesday appeared before an Ikorodu Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State, for allegedly stealing a security light valued at N2 million. Bolakale, whose address was not provided, was charged with a one-count charge of stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, ASP Aminu Isaac, told the court […]

A 30-year-old man, Azeez Bolakale, on Tuesday appeared before an Ikorodu Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State, for allegedly stealing a security light valued at N2 million.

Bolakale, whose address was not provided, was charged with a one-count charge of stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty.

The prosecutor, ASP Aminu Isaac, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on August 26 at Ori-Okuta, Agric area in Ikorodu, Lagos State.

According to him, the offence contravenes the provisions of Section 287 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015.

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The Chief Magistrate, Mr B.A. Sonuga, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N500,000 and a surety in like sum.

Sonuga adjourned the case until October 9, for hearing. (NAN)