A 25-year-old man, Umaru Kabiru, yesterday appeared at an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly stealing items worth N51,000.
Kabiru, whose address was not provided, is facing a charge bordering on stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty.
Prosecuting Sergeant Mary Ajiteru said the defendant committed the offences on April 16, at 1pm, at Cooperative Estate, Erunwen, Ikorodu.
She alleged that the defendant stole the items belonging to Mrs. Janet Bakare.
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Ajiteru said Kabiru also stole a pumping machine valued at N38,000, floor tiles valued at N3,000, pots valued at N2,000, iron valued at N3,400, bulb valued at N1,200 and a cutlery set valued at N3,400.
The prosecutor said the offences contravened Section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
Magistrate C.K. Tunji-Careena granted the defendant N25, 000 bail with two sureties in the like sum.
The case was adjourned till May 23.
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