Man, 22, in court over alleged theft, burglary in Ogun

A 22-year-old man, Tunde Akeem on Monday, appeared before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun for allegedly breaking into a shop to steal sewing machine and other items worth N77,000.

Akeem, of no fixed address, is facing a three-count charge of alleged stealing, burglary and conspiracy.

The prosecutor, Insp E.O. Adaraloye, said that the defendant and others still at large, committed the offences on Feb. 12 at about 11.30 p.m at Ilo-Awela, Ota.

Adaraloye said the defendant and his accomplices allegedly used hammer to break into the shop of the complainant, Obalanlege Abimbola, to steal a sewing machine and other items, all valued at N77,000.

The prosecutor said the defendant was apprehended by good samaritan in the area and handed him over to the police.

He said the offences contravened Sections 80, 390 and 516 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ogun 2006.

The defendant however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The Magistrate, Mrs A O. Adeyemi, admitted the defendant to N100,000 bail with one surety in like sum.

Adeyemi ordered that the surety must be resident within the court’s jurisdiction and be gainfully employed with evidence of tax payment to Ogun Government.

The case was adjourned until March 3 for judgement.