Police arraigns man for alleged theft of N1.2m worth of drugs

By Jeleel Olawale

The Police in Osun, on Wednesday, arraigned one Hassan Waheed, 47, before an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court for alleged theft of N1.2 million worth of drugs.

The Police Prosecutor, Insp Sunday Osanyintuyi, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Feb 22, 2024 around 10:30 am at No 41, Ilare Street, Ile-Ife.

Osanyintuyi added that the defendant broke and entered into the pharmacy store of one Akinwale Morakinyo and stole drugs and other valuables worth N1.2 million and cash sum of N3.2m .

According to him, the offence contravened sections 390(9), 412 and 516 of the Criminal Code, laws of Osun, 2002.

The defendant, who was not legally represented, pleaded guilty to count 1 and 11 of entering, shop breaking and not guilty to count 111 of stealing.

Magistrate Abosede Sarumi, did not grant the bail of the defendant, but ordered for his remand at Ile-Ife Correctional Centre.

She adjourned the case until April 17, for mention