Police arraign man for allegedly stealing television

Police in Lagos State on Tuesday arraigned a 20-year-old man, Gilbert Israel, before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a Sanyo television valued N20,000.

The defendant, of no fixed address, is facing a two-count charge of felony and stealing.

The Police Prosecutor, ASP Ikem Uko, had earlier informed the court that the defendant committed the offence on Jan. 2, at No 10, Olufunmi Bankole Str. Ibiye, Badagry area of Lagos.

Uko alleged the defendant broke into the house of one Sunday Bankole with the intent to commit felony.

He said the defendant stole one 10 inches Sanyo television valued at N20,000.

According to him, the offences contravened Sections 308 and 287 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State (2015).

The Chief Magistrate, Mr T. A Popoola, granted the accused bail in the sum of N50,000 with two sureties in like sum.

Popoola ruled that the sureties must be responsible citizens resident in Lagos State and should be gainfully employed in a reputable company or in a government establishment and then adjourned the case until Jan.30, for mention.