Two persons were on Wednesday arraigned before an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court in Isabo for allegedly stealing four motorcycles worth N4 million.

The defendants, Ayegba Samson, 34 and Amusat Sodiq, 32, are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.

They, however pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against them.

The prosecutor, Inspector Evelyn Motim, told the court that the defendants committed the offences sometime in September and October 10 at MAX Last Mile Delivery Services Ltd Kuforiji Olubi Street, Abeokuta.

Ms Motim alleged that the defendants, who are employees at the company, stole four Boxer motorcycles valued at N4 million, property of MAX Last Mile Delivery Services Ltd.

She said the motorcycles, with registration numbers YEE149VC, DEK899WZ, YRE128QG and FUF467VD, were reported stolen.

According ​‌⁠​‍‍⁠⁠‍‌‌⁠​‌⁠​​‌​to the prosecutor, the defendants used their employment at the company as a pretext to commit the offence.

Upon investigation, it was discovered that Samson and Sodiq were responsible for the theft of the motorcycles.

The incident was reported to the police, leading to their arrest.

Ms Motim stated that the offences contravened the provisions of section 390 (6) of the Criminal Code Vol.1 Laws of Ogun 2006.

The Magistrate, O.O. Sam-Obaleye, granted the defendants bail in the sum of N2 million each with one surety each in like sum.

Ms Obaleye said that the sureties must be  bondsmen registered with the Ogun State Judiciary.

She ordered that the defendants be remanded at the Ibara Correctional Centre pending the perfection of their bail conditions.

She adjourned the case until November 13 for hearing.

(NAN)