Ogun man arraigned for stealing iron gate

The police, on Monday, arraigned Ademuyiwa Femi, 65, before the Ota Magistrates’ Court for stealing an iron gate valued at N100,000.
Mr Femi is facing a two-count charge of stealing and malicious damage.
The prosecutor, E.O.Adaraloye, told the court that the defendant and others, still at large, committed the offences on May 25 at about 10:00 p.m. at Itele Awori, Ota.
Mr Adaraloye alleged that the defendant and his accomplices conspired to steal an iron gate valued at N100,000 belonging to the complainant, Adekunle Kehinde.
He added that they also damaged a fence while attempting to steal the iron gate.
The prosecutor said that the offences contravened Sections 390(9) and 451 of the Criminal Code Law of Ogun, 2006.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The magistrate, O.O. Fadairo, granted bail to the defendant in the sum of N50,000 with one surety in like sum.
The magistrate said the surety must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and be gainfully employed with evidence of tax payment to the Ogun government.
She adjourned the case until June 16 for further hearing.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette

Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Education
Katsina govt unveils new policy to regulate private schools
The Katsina government says it has unveiled a new policy guideline aimed at regulating private and community schools across the 34 local government areas.

Abuja
We’ll review on ongoing strike, JUSUN president says
“If the demands are met, it will be resolved, but I can’t tell you when the strike will be called off,” said the JUSUN president.

World
Modi may skip G7 summit amid India-Canada tensions
Security concerns were also cited as a factor influencing Mr Modi’s potential absence.

States
NEDC inaugurates key projects in Yobe, unveils North-East development plans
NEDC chief executive Mohammed Alkali announced this during the inauguration in Damaturu on Monday.

States
Bauchi man arrested for raping 15-year-old stepdaughter
The police command in Bauchi has apprehended a man for raping his 15-year-old stepdaughter in the Yalwa Tsakani area of the Bauchi metropolis.

Africa
Gates visits Africa, reaffirms commitment to health, AI, youth innovation
Billionaire philanthropist and chair of the Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, has reaffirmed his long-term commitment to Africa.