Mr Thiawur said the convict broke into the complainant’s house and stole his plasma TV and fan valued at N185,000.
The magistrate, however, gave Mr Bawa an option of a fine of N30,000 for stealing and N50,000 for insulting his mother.
Counsel to the defendants, Adunni Olanipekun, urged the court to grant them bail, with a promise that they would not jump bail.
The defendant is standing trial on a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing.
The defendant is standing trial on a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The Magistrate, Adebola Adeola, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum.
The magistrate adjourned the case until April 13 for mention.
The Prosecutor, ASP Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendants committed the offence on March 14, at 7.30 a.m. in Ado-Ekiti.
The offences contravene the provisions of Sections 355 and 516 of the Criminal Law of Oyo State, 2000.
The magistrate ordered their demand until March 5 for review of facts and sentencing.
