Man accused of stealing

A 42-year-old man, Taju Oloko, was yesterday arraigned at an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly stealing aluminium windows and keys worth N387,000.

He is being tried for stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty.

Prosecutor Mary Ajiteru alleged that the accused committed the offence on September 11 at 4pm at 20, Ogbaidi Street, Itamaga in Ikorodu.

She alleged that the accused stole 15 aluminum windows valued at N267,000 and 12 keys worth N120,000, property of the complainant, Mr. Festus Ogbaje.

The offence contravenes Section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015 (Revised).

Ruling on the bail application of the accused, the Chief Magistrate, Mr. W. B. Balogun, admitted him to a bail of N100,000 and two sureties.

He adjourned the case till November 8 for mention. 

(FNTV)