NAN-H-55
Theft
By Oluwatope Lawanson
Lagos, Nov. 18, 2016 (NAN) For allegedly stealing generator parts valued at N500, 000 from the Federal High Court, Alausa, Ikeja, a security guard, Panshak Paul, was on Friday arraigned in Lagos.
Paul, 27, who resides at No. 69, Babadada St., Alagbole area of Ogun, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court.
He pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The prosecutor, Sgt. Babaji Ishaku, told the court that the accused committed the offences at the Federal High Court premises, at about 8.00 p.m., on Nov. 12.
“The complainant, one Mr Adenle Taoreed, had reported to work and found out that generator had been vandalised.
“On investigation, it was discovered that the accused had stolen the parts and was caught while trying to sell to parts dealers at Oshodi, Lagos.
“He was apprehended and handed over to the police,” he said.
The offences contravened Sections 285 and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2011.
The Magistrate, Mr J. A. Adegun, granted the accused bail in the sum of N150, 000 with two sureties in like sum.
He said the sureties must be blood relations of the accused and must be gainfully employed, with evidence of three years’ tax payment to the Lagos State Government.
Adegun adjourned the case till Dec. 9 for trial. (NAN)
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Edited by Edith Bolokor/Oluwole Sogunle