Crime
Stealing: 3 bags of rice, 7 crates of eggs lands man in court
For allegedly stealing three bags of rice and seven crates of eggs, a 30-year-old man identified as Sesan Sangodele, has been arraigned at the Senior Magistrates’ court sitting at Iyaganku, Ibadan, Oyo state.
The rice valued at N48, 000 and the crates of eggs valued at N5, 600 totaling N53,600, belong to one Mrs. Sekinat Sokunbi of Bodija area, Ibadan.
Inspector Samad Aliu, the Prosecutor, told the court that Sangodele and others now at large conspired to steal the bags of rice on July 27, about 7:25am, at 6, Balogun St., Ilupeju area, Bodija, Ibadan.
National Daily gathered that the offence for which they are been prosecuted contravened sections 516 and 383 and punishable on conviction under section 390 (9) of the Criminal Code cap 38, Vol.II, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
The accused, however, pleaded “not guilty” to the two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing preferred against him.
The Magistrate, Mrs Patricia Adetuyibi, after listening to his plea granted the accused bail in the sum of N60,000, with two sureties in like sum while the case was adjourned till October 5, for further hearing.
-
Featured6 days agoOsun 2026: What the battle could signal for 2027 general elections
-
Business1 week agoWho is really benefiting from Nigeria’s economic reforms?
-
Featured6 days agoOsun Election: How poverty turns ₦20,000 into a powerful vote-buying tool
-
Latest6 days agoCoca-Cola faces backlash over alleged AI filter blocking Christian messages
-
Business1 week agoPound climbs to N1,837 as Naira holds steady amid stronger FX market liquidity
-
Latest6 days agoOsun poll: Chaos in Ejigbo as voters, INEC officials run for safety
-
Latest7 days agoOsun 2026: 10 LGAs that could decide the governorship election
-
Featured1 week ago
Osun Decides: Security tightened as millions prepare to choose next governor