Man arraigned in Abuja for alleged theft of 128 litres of fuel
A 25-year-old man, Wasiu Lawal, was on Monday docked in a Kado Grade I Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly stealing 128 litres of fuel.
The police charged Mr Lawal, who lives in Karmo, Abuja, with theft.
The prosecution counsel, Stanley Nwafoaku, alleged that on September 10, at about 10:00 a.m., the complainant, Oyoyo Joseph, of Behind Arab Construction Abuja, reported the matter at Utako Police Station, Abuja.
Mr Nwafoaku alleged that on August 16, the defendant with criminal intentions decided to steal 128 litres of fuel at his residence valued at N42,000 and ran to an unknown location.
The counsel said all effort made by the police to recover the product or money failed, saying the offence contravened section 288 of the penal code law.
He further told the court that the defendant was arrested by the police at Police Station, Abuja, adding that during investigation, Mr Lawal confessed to the crime.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge and was admitted by the judge, Muhammed Wakili, to bail in the sum of N50,000 and one surety in like sum.
Mr Wakili ordered that the surety must provide a BVN print out, recent passport photograph and a valid identification card, which must be verified by the court registrar.
The judge adjourned the matter until January 12, 2023 for hearing.
(NAN)
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