NAN-H-20
Batteries
By Tomisin Erogbogbo
Lagos, Sept.14, 2017 (NAN) A 37-year-old driver, Olumide Adebayo, who allegedly stole batteries valued at N3 million belonging to his employer was on Thursday brought before a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
Adebayo of an undisclosed address is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and theft.
The prosecutor, Insp. Ben Ekundayo, told the court that the accused committed the offences on July 27 and July 31 at different sites of IHS Nigeria Limited in Lagos.
Ekundayo alleged that the accused conspired with four others still at large to steal 22 pieces of 1,000amps Fireman batteries valued at N3million, property of his employer.
“The accused was asked to deliver some materials to the company’s sites across Lagos.
“After the accused had delivered the items, he conspired with some of the security guards at the various sites to steal 22 batteries belonging to the company,’’ he said.
According to him, the offences contravened Sections 287 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Section 287 attracts three years’ jail terms, while Section 411 stipulates two years’ imprisonment if the offender is convicted.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty.
The magistrate, Mr Ade Adefulire, granted the accused bail in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties in like sum.
He adjourned the case until Oct. 11 for mention. (NAN)
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Edited by Debo Oshundun/Peter Dada