Police arraign man for receiving stolen items
On Tuesday, a 25-year-old man, Herrick Abdullahi, was brought before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun for receiving a stolen iPhone and other items worth N1.3 million.
Mr Abdullahi is facing a count charge of receiving stolen items.
The prosecutor, E.O. Adaraloye, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on October 19, 2024, in Ota.
Mr Adaraloye said the defendant collected a stolen phone and other items valued at N1.3 million, belonging to one Ayomikun Samson.
He said the offence contravened Section 427 of the Criminal Code, Laws 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 N200,000, with one surety in like sum.
The magistrate adjourned the case until April 29 for further hearing.
(NAN)
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