Man, 28, arraigned over alleged theft of church’s building materials
A 28-year-old man, Sunday Sagbo, who allegedly stole building materials from a church, on Tuesday appeared before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
The defendant is standing trial before Magistrate A. Alade, on a two-count charge bordering on stealing and wilful damage.
He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The prosecutor, Inspector Esther Adesulu, told the court that the defendant committed the offences between February 22 and November 11, at Abule Ado area in Ojo, Lagos.
She said that the defendant stole a tonne of 12mm Iron rod valued at N1.25 million, one tonne of 10mm Iron rod valued at N1.25 million and aluminum roofing sheets valued at N2 million.
The prosecutor said the total value of all items stolen was N4.5 million which belonged to Lord’s Solution Ministry Church, represented by one Pastor Chinedu Enoch.
She said that the defendant also damaged some roofing sheets by cutting them into pieces.
According to her, the offences contravene Sections 287 and 350 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
Mrs Alade granted the defendant bail in the sum of N1 million with two sureties in like sum.
She adjourned the case until December 5 for mention.
(NAN)
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