For allegedly stealing a phone valued N6,000
and N1,000 cash, an Egor Magistrates’ Court in Benin has slammed a N50,000 bail
on a 20-year-old man.
The accused, Joshua Innocent, was brought to
the court by the Police in Benin for stealing one Itel mobile phone handset and
the cash from one Akpobome Blessing.
The Prosecutor, Cpl. Ayo Augustine, told the
court that the accused with others now at large, committed the offence on Nov.
25, at Ekosodin Quarters, Benin.
Augustine alleged that the accused stole one
Itel handset valued at N6,000 and N1,000 cash from their victim.
He said the accused had one HP laptop without
receipt in his possession at the time he was arrested which was also suspected
to be stolen.
Augustine said the offence contravened section
390 (9) and 430 of the Criminal Code.
The accused pleaded not guilty to a two-count
charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing.
The Magistrate, Mr F.E. Akhere, granted the
accused person N50,000 bail and a surety in like sum who must be gainfully
employed.
Akhere adjourned the case till Dec. 12 for
hearing.
- NAN
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