Ibadan men caught stealing he-goats, prosecutor tells court
Two Men, Abubakar Sanni, 22, and Ibrahim Saminu, 24, were on Tuesday arraigned at an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court for stealing two goats belonging to their neighbour.
The defendants, who live in the Akinyele area of Ibadan, were charged with “conspiracy, breaking and entering and theft”.
They pleaded not guilty to the charge.
According to the prosecuting counsel, Iyabo Oladoyin, the defendants trespassed on Tayo Ogunlade’s property with the intent of stealing.
She alleged that the defendants stole two he-goats worth NN200,000.
Ms Oladoyin said the offence is contrary to Section 383 and punishable under Sections 390 (9), 411 and 516 of the Criminal Code Laws of Oyo State 2000.
The magistrate, T. G. Daodu admitted the defendants to bail of N500,000 each, with two sureties each in like sum.
The magistrate said one of the sureties must be a relation of the defendants.
She adjourned the matter until May 229 for hearing.
(NAN)
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