Applicant, 20, in court for allegedly stealing phone

Stealing
By Vivian Ibobo
Ikeja, March 5, 2020 (NAN) A 20-year-old applicant, Damilola Fatumiro, was on Thursday arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing an Infinix hot 7 phone, valued at N35, 000.

Fatumiro, whose resident was unknown, was charged with breach of peace and stealing.

He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Earlier, the Prosecutor, Insp. Edet Akadu, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Feb. 25 at No. 18, Abiodun St., Mushin, Lagos.

Akadu said that Fatumiro entered the shop of Mrs Karimot Babalola and stole the phone.

The prosecutor said during police investigation, it was discovered that Fatumiro entered the complainant’s shop at the time the phone was stolen.

He said the offences contravened Sections 167 and 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

Section 287 stipulates a three-year jail term on conviction.

The Magistrate, Mr K.O. Ogundare, granted Fatumiro bail of N10, 000 with one surety in like sum.

The case was adjourned until March 19 for mention. (NAN)

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Edited by Chidinma Agu/Olagoke Olatoye