An Igbosere Magistrates’ Court yesterday remanded a labourer, Ashikpa Abdullahi, who allegedly broke into a shop with intent to steal.
Magistrate A.A. Famobiwo made the order following Abdullahi’s guilty plea to a two-count charge of conspiracy and attempted stealing.
She adjourned till August 15 for the facts of the case and sentencing.
Earlier, prosecuting Sergeant Solomon Mawary said Abdullahi, 21, of Alaba Rago in Ojo, Lagos, committed the offence alongside his accomplices, who are at large.
He said at about 2:43am on August 2, at 222, Bamgbose Street, Lagos Island, Abdullahi broke into a shop, with intent to steal, but was caught by guards.