Police arraign man, 36, for alleged phone theft
The police on Wednesday arraigned a 36-year-old man, Temitope Ogunmola, before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a cell phone.
The defendant, of no fixed address, is standing trial on a charge of stealing.
The prosecutor, Inspector Sodiq Adeniyi, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on June 6 at about 12:30 p.m. in Oye-Ekiti.
He alleged that the defendant stole one Techno phone valued at N160,000 belonging to one Adeusi Joseph.
Mr Adeniyi said the offence contravened Section 302(1) (a) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.
He urged the court to adjourn the case to enable him to study the case file and present his witnesses.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against him.
Counsel to the defendant, Opeyemi Esan, urged the court to grant the defendant bail, promising that he would not jump bail.
The Chief Magistrate, Dolamu Babalogbon, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N50,000 with one surety in like sum.
She adjourned the case until July 17, for 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.”
NationWide
Speaker Abbas hails Shettima’s re-nomination as Tinubu’s running mate in 2027
Mr Tajudeen said the vice president had remained dependable since assuming office.
NationWide
Harmonisation reforms will promote pension equity, restore confidence: PTAD
PTAD manages pensions under the old Federal Government pension arrangement.
NationWide
Mixed reactions trail FG’s N50,000 approval for WAEC, NECO exam fee
Ms Ogunkoya urged the government to balance cost recovery with citizens’ access to essential public services.
Hot news Home top
Man arrested for allegedly beating wife to death over food in Nasarawa
The police spokesman added that the suspect expressed remorse over the incident.
Heading 5
Seven die in Bauchi-Maiduguri road crash
The police spokesperson said an investigation had commenced to determine the immediate and remote causes of the accident.
World
FBI offers $50,000 reward for information on fugitive wanted for violent crimes
A federal arrest warrant was issued for Mr Singh in the United States District Court, Central District of California, Los Angeles, California on July 1.
