Nigeria Police arraign man, 27, for allegedly stealing phone

The Police successful Lagos connected Thursday arraigned a 27-year-old man, Medoye Abayomi, successful a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court for alleged housebreaking and theft.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the defendant, whose code is unknown, is facing a two-count complaint of housebreaking and stealing.

He, however, pleaded not blameworthy to each the charges.

The Prosecutor, ASP Clément Okuiomose, told the tribunal that the suspect committed the offences connected Jan. 5, astatine astir 10.00pm astatine Kilometre 20, Badagry Expressway, Okokomaiko country of Lagos.

Okuiomose said the suspect allegedly broke into the location of 1 Reuben Ochei with intent to perpetrate a felony.

The Prosecutor alleged that the suspect stole 1 Infinix Smart 6 telephone valued astatine N100,000 and different valuables yet to beryllium estimated, among different properties of the complainant.

He said the offences contravened Sections 308 and 287 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos, 2015.

The Chief Magistrate, Mr T. A Popoola, granted the suspect bail of N200,000 with 2 sureties successful similar sum.

He adjourned the lawsuit until May 21 for mention.