Man, 40, arraigned for allegedly receiving stolen phones
The police on Wednesday dragged a 40-year-old man, Awopegba Ademola, before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly receiving stolen mobile phones.
The defendant whose address, was not stated, is standing trial on a charge of receiving stolen phones.
He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The prosecutor, ASP Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on January 15 in Ado-Ekiti.
He alleged that the defendant received 13 different stolen phones from one Ahmed Tijani.
The prosecutor alleged that the defendant received the phones, knowing same to be stolen.
He said that the offence contravenes the provisions of section 343(2) (a) and (b) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.
The prosecutor urged the court to adjourn the case to enable him study the case file and assemble his witnesses.
The Chief Magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N50,000 with one surety in like sum.
He adjourned the case untill March 24, 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.”
Hot news Home top
I won’t betray Nigerians’ trust; my reforms will deliver better future: Tinubu
Mr Tinubu insisted that the ongoing reforms would eventually deliver lasting national prosperity.
Economy
Stock market transacts 1.66 billion shares, gains N962 billion
The uptrend was driven by broad-based buying interest across banking, consumer goods, industrial, insurance and telecommunications stocks.
Kano
Kano govt inaugurates 2025/2026 annual school census
The commissioner presented sample census questionnaires and other data collection materials to key education agencies.
Sport
Mbappé effigy burning in Paraguay fuels fans’ racism accusations
The decision to burn an effigy of Mbappe did not sit well with many on social media, and they are claiming racism as the motive behind it.
States
Soldier killed as ISWAP terrorists attack Borno military base
The army described the July 7 attack on the base as a coordinated assault that was successfully repelled by troops.
Diaspora
Nigeria suspends O15 third-party visa services for U.S.-based applicants
The service, which did not disclose reasons for the suspension, clarified that its e-visa system remained active for prospective travellers.
