Police arraign two men for stealing Oyo government’s bus
Two men, Mutiu Adeyemo, 50, and Michael Omidiji, 44, who allegedly stole a bus, property of the Oyo State government, were arraigned on Monday before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan.
The men, whose addresses were not provided, were charged with conspiracy and theft, to which they pleaded not guilty.
The prosecutor, Sikiru Opaleye, told the court that the defendants allegedly committed the offences on February 20 at 9:30 p.m. in the Ikoloba area of Ibadan.
He alleged that the defendants removed the bus, estimated to be worth N12 million, from its parking spot without the state government’s consent.
Mr Opaleye said the defendants allegedly committed the offences contrary to sections 516 and 390 (9) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
The magistrate, Olabisi Ogunkanmi, granted the defendants bail in the sum of N500,000 each with two sureties each in like sum.
She thereafter adjourned the case until August 12 for a hearing.
(NAN)
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