Connect with us

CRIME

Man remanded in prison over alleged burglary, stealing

Published

on

Police arrest man over attempt to use father, siblings, 5 friends for ritual

An Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded a 28-year-old man, Niyi Oluyole, in prison over alleged burglary and stealing

The prosecutor, Sgt. Oriyomi Akinwale , told the court that the accused and others at large committed the offence on Dec. 13, 2016, at Zone 7, Olorunsogo in Ado-Ekiti.

He alleged that the accused and others at large, allegedly broke into the apartment of the complainant, one Olutoye Michael.

He also alleged that the accused and others at large stole N148,000 cash, one Dell laptop computer screen, valued at N300,000, ‎one Sony digital camera valued at N568,000, belonging to the complainant.

The prosecutor alleged that the accused also stole N38, 000 belonging to one Mr Uweh Anayo.

He said the offence contravened Section 390 of the Criminal Code Cap C16 Vol.1 Laws of Ekiti State 2012.

The prosecutor urged the court to remand the accused in prison pending legal advice from office of Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).

The plea of the accused was not taken while Magistrate, Mrs Taiwo Ajibade, ordered the remand of the accused and adjourned the case until Aug. 29.

Nan

NEWSVERGE, published by The Verge Communications is an online community of international news portal and social advocates dedicated to bringing you commentaries, features, news reports from a Nigerian-African perspective. A unique organization, founded in the spirit of Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, comprising of ordinary people with an overriding commitment to seeking the truth and publishing it without fear or favour. The Verge Communications is fully registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as a corporate organization.

Comments
NIGERIA DECIDES

NIGERIA DECIDES

Shell Digital Plan RESPONSIVE600x750
Shell Digital Plan RESPONSIVE600x750
GTB
JoinOurWhatsAppChannel