A teenager, Chinemerem Nwankwo, who allegedly broke into an apartment and stole property and cash valued at N175,000, was on Wednesday in Lagos granted a N50,000 bail.

A Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court which gave the ruling, directed the accused to provide a surety in like sum, who must be gainfully employed with an evidence of tax payment to Lagos State Government.

The 19-year old accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the three-count charge of conspiracy, burglary and stealing.
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According to the prosecutor, Insp Benson Emuerhi, the accused and others now at large committed the offences at No. 6, Ehi St., Ijeshatedo, Surulere, Lagos, at about 3.00 a.m on Aug.18.

He alleged that the accused and others still at large burgled the apartment of the complainant, Mrs Tunrayo Ahmed.

Emuerhi told he court that the complainant saw the accused coming out of her apartment with his accomplices.

“But when she raised an alarm they ran away with the following items — 1 infinix Hot4 phone valued at N52,000, one Samsung Galaxy phone valued at N48,000,one blackberry Q10 phone valued at N72,000 and N3,000, all valued at N175,000.’’

The offences contravened Sections 285, 305 and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2011.‎

The Chief Magistrate, Mrs A.A. Famobiwo, adjourned the case to Nov.8 for trial.

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The Group Head, Research and Development, African Leadership Group, publishers of African Leadership Magazine, Mr. Chrys Anyanwu, said at the award presentation ceremony that his organisation consistently rewards excellence and leadership in the continent and that Sparklight had distinguished itself in the provision of affordable housing.

“The problem of Nigeria is not just housing but affordable housing and this organisation has been committed to this initiative that the Nigerian masses need.

“People do not lobby for awards from us, so if you receive it, it is based on merit from your work. There is a need to change the African narrative, hence the need to reward excellence and leadership in the continent,” he said.

The Chairman, Sparklight Property Development Company Limited, Chief Toyin Adeyinka, said the award would be a catalyst to drive the company to greater heights in its quest to provide affordable housing for Nigerians.

“This is an area we have carved a niche for ourself and our latest programme on affordable housing is focusing on rural areas. Everything is about creativity; we have been challenged and this will spur us to greater heights,” he said.

The Executive Director, SPDC, Mr. Olabode Segun, stated that the company would intensify its efforts in providing affordable housing.

He said, “We have awards that people lobby for, but the Africa Leadership Magazine saw our good work and considered us for this award. This is just the beginning of what we have for the people.

“Many people are campaigning for affordable housing but at Sparklight, we are not only providing the product, but the ability to afford it through mortgage offers.”

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