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Man, 23, arraigned for alleged theft of bicycle

‎‎The prosecutor alleged that the defendant stole the bicycle from the estate, property of one Timibi John.

• January 28, 2026
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A 23-year-old man, Emmanuel Titus, on Wednesday appeared before an Asaba Magistrates’ court for allegedly stealing a bicycle.
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Titus is standing trial on a count charge of stealing a bicycle.
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‎ He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
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‎ The Prosecutor, ASP Nwakanma Gospel, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Jan. 6 at Liberty Estate, Okpanam Road, Asaba.
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‎She alleged that the defendant stole the bicycle from the estate, property of one Timibi John.
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‎Gospel said that the offence contravene the provisions of Section 390(9) of the Criminal Code Cap C21 Vol 1 Laws of Delta state, 2006.
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‎The Magistrate, Edith Anumodu, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N700 ,000 with two sureties in like sum.
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‎She adjourned the case until February 10, for hearing.

(NAN) 

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