Saturday, July 18, 2026

Two men in court for allegedly stealing car parts, other items

The police prosecutor stated that the defendants committed the offences between September 2024 and October 2024, at Elebu area of Ibadan.

• July 16, 2025
Court Gavel
Court gavel

Two men Joseph Shedrack, 25 and Rasak Kabir, 30, on Wednesday appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, Oyo State, for allegedly stealing car parts and other items.

The duo whose addresses were not provided was charged with conspiracy and stealing, to which they pleaded not guilty.

The prosecutor, ASP Foluke Adedosu, told the court that the defendants committed the offences between September 2024 and October 2024, in the Elebu area of Ibadan.

Ms Adedosu alleged that the defendants stole a Toyota Sienna engine, moulding block machine, wire and cable starter, tyre nuts and key starter among others, belonging to one Lukman Bolade.

She said the offences contravened Sections 516 and 390(9) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

The Magistrate, A.T. Oyediji, granted the defendants bail in the sum of N500, 000 each and two sureties each in like sum.

She adjourned the case until September 22, for hearing.

(NAN)

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

U.S. Mission[Credit: X.com]

World

U.S. issues security alert to Americans worldwide as Iran kills two soldiers

The U.S. government issued a warning to all Americans worldwide amid the escalating war against Iran.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)

Heading 3

Tinubu’s scorecard is 139 million Nigerians in poverty; he should resign, not seek re-election: ADC

“The evidence of 139 million people living in poverty and 17 million at risk of starvation is President Tinubu’s scorecard,” the party said.

Flooded Lagos road used to illustrate the story

Lagos

Lagos govt working to tackle flooding, says SSG

She said the government was assessing critical drainage channels and other vulnerable locations to strengthen ongoing flood control measures.

Anambra road crash

States

Three killed, four injured in Anambra road crash: FRSC

The FRSC said the accident occurred on Friday along the Nnobi–Agulu–Awka road.

Atiku standing with Amaechi

Politics

2027: Group asks ADC, Atiku to drop Amaechi as vice-presidential candidate

The group accused Mr Amaechi of desperation, saying that he lacked the grassroots strength required to win the election.

Jens Spahn. [PHOTO CREDIT: ZDF]

Heading 4

German lawmaker resigns after backlash for welcoming child through surrogacy

The 46-year-old politician and his party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), had backed a ban on surrogacy.