Unemployed man arraigns on charge of iron slabs theft
Njue said that the defendant and others at large entered the gas station managed by one Mr Israel Akinade, and stole seven iron slabs valued at N700,000.
A 29-year-old unemployed man, Daniel Nwachukwu, who allegedly stole iron slabs worth N700, 000, was on Monday brought before an Ejigbo Magistrates' Court in Lagos State. The defendant, whose address was not provided, is standing trial on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing. The prosecutor, Insp Simon Njue, told the court that the defendant and others at large committed the alleged theft on Oct. 21, between 01:00 a.m and 05:00 a.m., at Total Gas Station, Kudeibu, Ijegun, Lagos.
Njue said that the defendant and others at large entered the gas station managed by one Mr Israel Akinade, and stole seven iron slabs valued at N700,000. He said that the defendant's action was also likely to cause breach of the peace. According to the prosecutor, the alleged offences contravene Sections 168 (d), 287 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. Counsel to the defendant, Mrs Ngozi Wilson, urged the court to grant him bail in liberal terms.
The Magistrate, Mrs A. S. Okubule, admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N100, 000 with two sureties in like sum. She ordered that the sureties must be gainfully employed and show evidence of tax payment to Lagos State Government. Okubule adjourned the case until Dec. 29 for mention.