Man, 20, in court over alleged stealing, breach of peace
Arraignment
By Funmilayo Okunade
Ado-Ekiti, June 14, 2024 (NAN) A 20-year-old man, Shewalu Umaru, was on Friday, arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged stealing and breach of peace.
Umaru, whose address was not given, is facing a two-count charge of stealing and breach of peace.
The Police prosecutor, Insp Olasunkanmi Bamikole, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on June 7 at Bamigboye Area in Ado-Ekiti.
He alleged that the defendant stole a Redmi cell phone valued N85, 000 belonging to Bejide Stella.
Bamikole also alleged that the defendant conducted himself in a manner likely to cause breach of peace.
According to him, the offences contravened Sections 302 and 181(d) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State 2021.
He urged the court to adjourn the case to enable him study the case file and assemble his witnesses.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge, as there was no legal representative to defend him.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr Saka Afunso, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N20, 000 with one surety in like sum.
He adjourned the case until July 22, for hearing. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Remi Koleoso/Joseph Edeh
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