Crime
Police arraign 2 over alleged theft of armoured cables
Credit: NAN
The police on Wednesday arraigned two persons, Ifeanyi Ukonu and Miracle Chukwu, before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged theft of armoured cables.
Ukonu and Chukwu whose addresses were not given, are being charged with felony, stealing and breach of public peace, to which they pleaded not guilty.
The Prosecutor, ASP Edet Ekpo, told the Court that the defendant committed the offences at about 3.35p.m on April 2, at Imeke Community, Badagry, Lagos.
Ekpo said that the defendants conspired and stole armoured cables belonging to the Eko Electricity Distribution Company.
The prosecutor further stated that the defendants conducted themselves in a manner capable of causing a breach of public peace.
He said that the defendants were apprehended by members of the public, and handed over to the police.
Ekpo said that the offences contravened Sections 411, 287 and 168 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos, 2015.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr Nurudeen Layeni, granted the defendants bail in the sum of N500,000, with two sureties in like sum.
He adjourned the case to May 8, for mention.
-
Latest2 days agoPastor Chris Oyakhilome announces mother’s passing at 88 [VIDEO]
-
Football5 days agoSaka: England still carry World Cup scar
-
Comments and Issues7 days agoSometimes, goodwill finds us through the people we love
-
Latest3 days agoArsenal eye €70-80m move for Real Madrid star
-
Business6 days agoCBN reduces MPR by 350bps to 23% in major monetary policy shift
-
Latest2 days agoHow adulterated palm oil, coloured pepper are putting consumers at risk
-
Crime3 days agoPolice arrest suspect, launch manhunt for 2 others over Delta Education Director’s death
-
Crime2 days agoDeaths in NSCDC Custody: Can Nigeria guarantee the safety of detainees?