Judiciary
A 30- year-old trader, Temitope Johnson on Friday appeared in an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State, over alleged stealing of a motorcycle worth N500,000.
The defendant, whose address was not given, is facing a two-count charge bordering on felony and stealing.
The Police Prosecutor, Insp Ayodeji Omoyeigha, told the court that the defendant and others at large on Feb. 21 around 07.30 p.m at Idepe in Okitipupa magisterial district conspired to commit felony.
Omoyeigha said that the defendant stole a Blue Qlink motorcycle with Reg No: KPA 249 JJ Ondo, valued N500, 000 from the house it was parked by the owner, Pamilerin Ayodele.
He said that the defendant committed offences contrary to and punishable under Sections 516 and 390 (9), Criminal Code, Cap.37, Vol. 1, Laws of Ondo State, 2006.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against him.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr Patrick Ajele granted the defendant bail in the sum of N200, 000 and two sureties in like sums.
Ajele said that the sureties, who must be residents within the court jurisdiction, must also show and present evidence of two years tax payment made to the state government.
He adjourned the case until June 27, for further hearing. (NAN)
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