Couple arraigned over alleged theft
A 41-year-old man, Sodiq Gbadamosi, and his wife, Atinuke Gbadamosi, 34, on Tuesday appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, Oyo State, over alleged theft.
The couple were charged with stealing and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace.
They pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The prosecutor, Inspector Adeshina Folaranmi, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on March 29 in the Eruwa, Ido area of Ibadan.
He alleged that the defendants, the complainant’s landlords, stole a solar fan, generator, television, power bank, laptop, and hot plate valued at N2 million, belonging to the complainant, Christopher Aina.
He also alleged that the defendants unlawfully recorded a video of Aina without his consent.
He said the offences contravened Sections 390(9) and 249(d) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
The Magistrate, Oluwabusayo Osho, granted the defendants bail in the sum of N1 million with two sureties in like sum.
She adjourned the case until September 18 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.”
Heading 5
Don’t blame gender for ineffectiveness if you can’t use your authority, Fashola tells women
Mr Fashola emphasised that effective leadership is determined by competence rather than gender.
Diaspora
FG to evacuate 271 Nigerians from South Africa in third phase flight Friday
The consulate urged the expected Nigerian nationals to come along with their clearance certificates, as well as other documents used during the screening process.
NationWide
250th Anniversary: U.S. restates strategic partnership with NigeriaÂ
Mr Swart expressed confidence that his successor would continue strengthening the enduring relationship between both countries.
Africa
ECOWAS raises alarm over rising drug abuse, trafficking in West Africa
Mr Amankwa said cocaine trafficking was expanding rapidly across West Africa.
Hot news Home top
U.S. announces limited-edition social security cards for children born during America’s 250th anniversaryÂ
The SSA said the official Freedom 250 designation is exclusively for original cards issued through the EAB program to newborns during the qualifying period.Â
NationWide
Xenophobia: Youth leaders seek safety of Nigerians in South Africa
The Chairman of the forum, Eze-Onyebuchi Chukwu, said the incidents were undermining the ideals of African unity and peaceful coexistence.
