Ikeja, – A 28-year-old man, John Ekemini, who allegedly broke into a shop and stole goods worth N180,000, was on Wednesday arraigned at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.
Ekemini, whose address was not provided, was docked for shop-breaking and stealing.
The prosecutor, Sgt. Mike Unah, told the court that Ekemini committed the offence on Aug. 5 by 06:00a.m, at No. 1, Jonathan Coker Road, New Oko-Oba, Agege in Lagos.
Unah said that the defendant broke into the shop of the complainant, Mrs Kehinde Fasasi, in the early hours of the same day to steal the goods.
“Ekemini stole an LG plasma television valued at N65,000, three gas cylinders valued at N30,000 and some cloths valued at N90,000.
The prosecutor said that the defendant was caught while trying to escape with the stolen items by the vigilance team in the Area.
Ekemini, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to him.
The offence contravened Sections 287 and 309 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (Revised).
The Section 287 stipulates a seven-year jail term for offenders, while Section 309 provides three years for shop-breaking.
The Magistrate, Mr A. A. Fashola, admitted him to a N50,000 bail with two sureties in like sum.
Fashola said that the surety should be gainfully employed, with evidence of two years tax payment to the Lagos state government.
The magistrate adjourned the case until Sept. 12, for hearing.
