NAN-H-40
Theft
By Monday Ajogun
Benin, Dec. 22, 2016 (NAN) A 27-year-old mechanic, Zakari Jafaru, was on Thursday arraigned before Oredo Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing 40, 867 bottle water.
The Prosecutor, Insp. Thomas Ojo, told the court that the accused committed the offence between April and Dec. 10, 2016, at Ugbor Village, Benin.
He said that the accused unlawfully converted bottle water valued N726, 473, belonging to one Nosa Edugie.
He said the offence contravened section 390 (6) of the criminal Code.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty.
The Chief Magistrates’, Mrs J.O. Ejale granted the accused N500, 000 bail.
He said that the accused should produce one surety in like sum and adjourned the case till Jan. 18, for hearing. (NAN)
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