Man, 51, arraigned for allegedly stealing goats valued N960,000

Stealing

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko

Ibadan, June 13, 2024 (NAN) A 51-year old man, Raufu Nureni, was on Thursday arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrate’s Court, Ibadan, for allegedly stealing 12 goats valued N960,000.

Nureni, whose address was not provided, is being charged with conspiracy and stealing.

The Prosecutor, ASP Anthony Igori, told the court that the defendant committed the offence between June 6 and 9, in the Apete area of Ibadan.

Igori alleged that the defendant stole six goats worth N570,000 belonging to Mrs Yemisi Ajayi, and another three goats valued N140,000 owned by Mrs Toyin Michael.

He further said that Nureni stole three other goats worth N250,000 belonging to Mrs Khadijat Sanusi.

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

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The Magistrate, Mr Olaolu Olanipekun, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N200,000 with two sureties in like sum.

He adjourned the case until July 3 for hearing.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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Edited by Nick Nicholas and Azubuike Okeh