Teenager arraigned over alleged theft, breach of peace
An 18-year-old Mohammed Pahad, on Thursday, appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged stealing and breach of peace.
The defendant, whose address was not stated, is standing trial on a two-count charge of stealing and breach of peace.
He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The prosecutor, Inspector Sodiq Adeniyi, told the court that the defendant committed the offence sometime in January 2026 at Ajowa Area, in Ado-Ekiti.
He alleged that the defendant stole five pieces of T-shirt valued at N75, 000, property of Adeleke Roseline.
Mr Sodiq alleged that the defendant also conducted himself in a manner likely to cause breach of peace by causing nuisance in the public place.
According to him, the offence contravened Sections 302 and 181(d) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.
The counsel to the defendant, Gbenga Ariyibi, urged the court to grant the defendant bail, with a promise that he would not jump bail.
The Chief Magistrate, Dolamu Babalogbon, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N50, 000 with one surety in like sum.
She adjourned the case until June 4, for hearing.
(NAN)
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