By Vivian Ibobo
Lagos – Two men, Michael Ibironke, 21, and Azeez Adedeji, 28, who allegedly burgled a house and stole a laptop and a phone, valued at N253,000 were on Monday docked before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.
Ibironke, an electrician; and Adedeji, a bet 9ja agent; both residing at No 8, Bode St., Agege, Lagos, are being tried for burglary, conspiracy and stealing.
The Prosecutor, Insp. Victor Eruada, told the court that the offences were committed on July 7 at the same address.
Eruada said that the accused burgled the room of one Mr Michael Adeleye and carted away a laptop and mobile phone valued at N253, 000.
“The duo gained access to the room of the complainant through the burglar proof of the window.
“The duo stole a laptop and a mobile phone kept in the house,’’ Eruada said.
The prosecutor said that the accused succeeded in stealing the items and were about escaping when they were caught by other neighbours.
The offences contravened Sections 287, 306 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The accused, however, entered a not guilty plea.
The Chief Magistrate, Mrs M.I. Dan-Oni, admitted the accused to bail in the sum of N100, 000 with two sureties in like sum.
Dan-Oni adjourned the case until Aug.20, for mention
