Police arraign man, 45, over alleged car theft

The police on Thursday arraigned a 45-year-old man, Muritala Akinniyi before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court Ibadan over an alleged car theft.

Akinniyi, whose address was not stated, was charged with conspiracy and theft, to which he pleaded not guilty.

The Prosecutor, Insp Olagoke Adegbenro told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Feb. 20, at Moniya, Ibadan.

He alleged that the defendant and others at large stole a Toyota Corolla car worth N1.85 million, belonging to one Sylvester Guobadia.

He said the offences contravened Sections 516 and 390(9) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

The Magistrate, Mrs Olasinmibo Sanusi-Zubair granted the defendant bail in the sum of N500, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

She adjourned the case until July 15, for hearing.