Man arraigned over alleged theft of valuables worth N45.9 million
The police on Wednesday arraigned 25-year-old Forgiveness Amos before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, Oyo State, for allegedly stealing valuables worth N45.9 million.
Amos, of no fixed address, was charged with conspiracy, house breaking and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty.
The prosecutor, Cpl. Oluwafemi Ajayi, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on December 26, 2024, at about 10. 50a.m. at Elebu area of Ibadan.
Mr Ajayi alleged that the defendant and others at large, broke into a boutique owned by the complainant, Michael Akinye, and stole items worth N45. 9 million.
He said that the stolen items from the boutique included generators, televisions, gas cookers, home theatre, jewellery, refrigerators, suits and clothes, among others.
He said the offences contravened Sections 516, 411(2) and 390(9) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
The Magistrate, Gladys Oladele, granted the defendant bail in the sum N2 million with two sureties in like sum.
She adjourned the case until February 19, for hearing.
(NAN)
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