Man, 65, Docked Over Alleged Theft Of Generator Worth N48,000
A 65-year-old man, Adeyemi Abu, who allegedly stole a generating set valued at N48,000 was on Wednesday charged before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ota, Ogun.
Abu, of No. 11 Shittu St., Iyana Ilogbo, Ota, is facing a one-count charge of stealing.
The Prosecutor, Sgt. Rosemary Samson, told the court that the accused committed the offence on Sept. 19 at about noon at No. 59, Mashalasi St., Baba Konkola Area, Ota.
Samson said that the accused stole a generating set valued at N48,000 belonging to one Shola Daramola.
She said that the offence contravened Section 390(9) of the Criminal Code, Vol. 1, Revised Law of Ogun, 2006.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Magistrate, Miss Temitope Adebutu, granted the accused bail in the sum of N50,000 with one surety in like sum.
Adebutu ordered that the surety must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and swear to an affidavit of means.
She directed that the surety should produce a one-year tax clearance and submit a recent passport photograph to the court.
The magistrate also said that the address of the surety should be verified by the police.
The case was adjourned till Nov. 20, for trial. (NAN)
