The defendant, whose address was not stated, is charged on a four-count charge bordering on battery, threat to life, stealing, and willful damage.
One of the charges alleged that the defendants on January 17, 2024, dishonestly took nine million litres of PMS, property of NNPC Retail Ltd.
The prosecutor, ASP Adegoke Ademigbuji, told the court that the offence was committed in August 2024 at a secondary school in Ijeshatedo, Lagos.
The prosecutor said that the offences contravened Sections 168 (1) (d) and 281 (2) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The magistrate adjourned the case to January 27, 2025 for mention.
The court struck out the case for want of diligent prosecution.
The police prosecutor said that the offences violate sections 287 (7), 328 (1)Â and 411 of Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The defendant, whose address is unknown, is standing trial on a two-count charge of fraud and stealing.
Mr Famuyiwa said the defendant fraudulently collected the money under the pretence of selling a car to one Elvis Ocha, the complainant.
The magistrate, O.O Otitoju, ordered the defendant remanded in prison custody until May 10 to review the case facts and sentencing.
