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Burglary
By Tomisin Erogbogbo
Lagos, Nov. 30, 2016 (NAN) Two men, Shola Azeez, 21 and Chijioke Emmanuel, 21, who allegedly burgled a salon and stole N80,000 on Wednesday appeared before a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.
The accused are facing a four-count charge of conspiracy, burglary, stealing and assault.
The prosecutor, Insp. Richard Odigie told the court that the accused committed the crime on Nov. 17 at Okesuna St. in Lagos Island.
He said that the accused also stole two mobile phones valued at N19,000 and stabbed one Idowu Victor, who tried to stop them from stealing from the salon.
“The accused stabbed Victor several times on the face when he saw them and wanted to raise alarm,” he said.
The offences contravened Sections 285, 301(1) and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Magistrate, Mrs F.O. Ikobayo, granted the accused bail in the sum of N100,000 each with two sureties in like sum.
She adjourned the case to Dec. 9 for mention. (NAN)
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Edited by Edith Bolokor/Ismail Abdulaziz