54-year-old Ibadan man arraigned for allegedly stealing five goats worth N300,000
A 54-year-old man, Nureni Rauf, was on Tuesday arraigned before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, Oyo State, over alleged stealing of five goats valued at N300,000.
Mr Rauf is standing trial on a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing, dangerous driving and causing bodily harm.
He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The prosecutor, Inspector Funmilayo Ige, told the court that Mr Rauf and others still at large committed the offences on July 24 at about 10.00 a.m. at Oloje, Ireakari area, Soka, Ibadan.
Ms Ige said Mr Rauf allegedly stole the five goats belonging to the complainant, Dauda Oyakojo.
The prosecutor alleged that Mr Rauf, while driving a Toyota Corolla with registration number AKD 173 JU, drove recklessly while attempting to escape.
Ms Ige alleged that Mr Rauf used the vehicle to injure one Tasiu Hassan while trying to escape with the stolen goats.
She said the offences contravened Sections 390 (3), (9) and 516 of the Criminal Code Laws of Oyo State 2000.
Ms Ige said the offences also contravened Section 3 (1) of the Reckless/Dangerous Driving Act, Cap. 142, Vol. V, and the Road Traffic Act, Cap. 148, Vol. V, Laws of Oyo State 2000.
The Chief Magistrate, Olabisi Ogunkanmi, admitted Rauf to bail in the sum of one million naira with two sureties in like sum.
Ms Ogunkanmi ordered that one surety must own a building, while the other must be a blood relative of the defendant.
She adjourned the case until October 14 for hearing.
(NAN)
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