2 labourers, welder docked for alleged armed robbery
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Robbery
By Edith Nwapi
Abuja, Feb. 22, 2018 (NAN) The Police on Thursday arraigned two labourers and a welder in an FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja, for alleged armed robbery.
The prosecution alleged that the defendants- Kudu Salisu, 44, Godwin Itueon, 22, and Andrew Ochai Onazi, 26, allegedly robbed Anchor Supermarket, opposite CBN Quarters, Karu, Abuja.
They were arraigned before Justice Mariam Anenih, on a two-count charge, bordering on conspiracy and armed robbery.
The prosecuting counsel, Mr Kufreabasi Ebong, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on Sept. 5, 2017, at about 2a.m.
He also said that the defendants robbed one Michael Ezeala, and one other at gun point on the said date and place.
According to Ebong, the defendants carted away two Techno phones, three plasma television sets, a CCTV recorder, clothes, shoes, caps and N890,000 cash.
The prosecutor said that the offences were punishable under Sections 6 and 1(2) of the Robbery and Fire Arms (Special Provisions) Act 2004.
The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Counsel to the defendants, Mr Peter Oche and Patrick Akpogwu, urged the court to grant their clients bail.
Justice Anenih declined to grant the bail, ordered that the defendants be remanded in prison and adjourned the matter until April 5 for further hearing. (NAN)
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