Lagos – A 42-year-old Beninoise, Janet Kenu, who allegedly burgled a house and stole jewellery worth N40 million, was on Thursday in Lagos granted a N1million bail.
The accused, who is a food vendor, was also granted two sureties in like sum by an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court.
Kenu is standing trial on a three-count charge of conspiracy, stealing, breaking and entering.
The Prosecutor, Cpl Cyriacus Osuji, told the court that the accused committed the offences on March 10 at No. A10, Nicon Town, Lekki Expressway, Lagos.
Osuji alleged that the accused broke into the house and the stole the jewellery while the complaint was out of Lagos State.
He said the offences contravened Sections 285 (8), 305 and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
The accused, however pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 285 (7) provides a seven-year jail term for offenders.
The Magistrate, Mrs A. G. Omoyele, said the sureties must be gainfully employed and adjourned the case till April 26 for mention. (NAN)