NAN-H-59
Chef
By Teniola Ibitola
Lagos, May 12, 2017 (NAN) A 39-year-old Chef, Edward Hounkopnon, was on Friday arraigned before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court for alleged burglary and stealing of goods valued at N26 million.
The accused is facing a four-count charge of conspiracy, stealing and break-in, while his accomplice, Godwin Amannayan, 33, is facing trial for receiving stolen goods.
They, however, pleaded not guilty.
Earlier, the prosecutor, Insp. Adebayo Oladele told the court that the accused committed the offences between Dec. 24, 2016 and Jan. 5, 2017 at Frajend Close, Osborne Estate in Ikoyi.
He told the court that Hounkopnon, a former chef at the residence, had broken into the store and packed various assorted drinks valued at N26 million.
Oladele further said that Amannayan knowing well that the drinks were stolen, received the stolen property belonging to Frajend Investment Limited.
The offences contravened Sections 287, 328, 390 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The Chief Magistrate, Mrs M.O. Olajuwon granted N1 million bail to the accused persons with two responsible and gainfully employed sureties in like amount.
She adjourned further hearing in the case to June 15, 2017. (NAN)
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Edited by Ifeyinwa Okonkwo/Maharazu Ahmed