Two men – Riwan Mustafa, 47, and Lawrence Atikekeresola, 46—appeared before a Mapo Chief Magistrate Court in Ibadan, Oyo State,  on Thursday over the alleged theft of a tricycle valued at N4.15 million.

The defendants, of no fixed addresses, are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.

The prosecutor, Oluseye Akinola, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on March 27, at about 12:00 p.m., in the Molete area of Ibadan, Oyo State.

Mr Akinola alleged that Messrs Mustafa and Atikekeresola were apprehended after stealing a tricycle with registration number NRK621QP valued at N4.15 million, belonging to Adekola Adegoke.

He said that the offences contravened Sections 516 and 390 (10) of the Criminal Code, Cap 38, Vol. ii, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The Chief Magistrate, O.O. Latunji, admitted each of the defendants to bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties each in like sum.

Ms Latunji stated that the sureties must show evidence of possessing a national identification number (NIN).

She adjourned the case until August 10 for trial. 

(NAN)