NAN-H-19
Robbery
By Boboye Moronke Tinuola
Lagos, Nov. 10, 2016 (NAN) A 26- year -old unemployed man, Adewale Abiodun, who allegedly robbed a house and stole N396, 500 worth of goods, was on Thursday docked at an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
The accused, who resides at New-site area of Ijoko Oyero, Ogun State, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and robbery.
The prosecutor, Sgt. Donjor Perezi, told the court that the offences were committed on Oct. 15 at no 9, Sabitiyu St., Iyana-Ipaja, a suburb of Lagos.
Perezi said that the accused and others now at large, robbed two neighbours– Adedipupo Jinadu and Abomere Prosper– in their apartment at night.
“The accused and others at large robbed the two neighbours at gun-point and went away with mobile phones, laptops, gold wrist watches and N80,000 cash.
“The total value of the properties stolen was N396, 500,’’ he said.
Perezi also said that the accused was apprehended by security men in the area, while his accomplices escaped.
The offences contravene Sections 295 (2) (a) (b) and 297 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty.
The Chief Magistrate, Mrs O. A Layinka, granted the accused a bail of N200, 000, with two sureties in like sum.
Layinka adjourned the case to Dec. 8. (NAN)
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Edited by Debo Oshundun/dele bodunde