By Abimbola Ogunnaike
One Innocent Udoh, 54, appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrate’s Court, Ibadan, Oyo State capital presided over by Mrs T. B. Oyekanmi on Friday, 31 March, 2023 for allegedly stealing 70 phones worth N1.75 million.
Udoh, whose address was not provided, is charged with conspiracy and theft.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge leveled against him.
The prosecutor, ASP Sikiru Ibrahim, told the court that Udoh and others at large committed the theft on March 30 from 12.00 am to 5.00am at the Mokola area of Ibadan.
Ibrahim alleged that Udoh stole 50 pieces of Itel phones worth N750,000 and 20 pieces of secondhand android phones worth N1 million, from one Mr Nwaoma Ezeco.
He said the offences contravened Sections 516 and 390(9) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
Magistrate Oyekanmi, who granted the defendant bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum, adjourned the case until April 26 for further hearing.
