A 23-year-old man, Yusuf Adeola, has been arraigned before an Ogba Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ikeja, for allegedly stealing two bottles of exotic wines on his birthday.
According to prosecuting police Inspector N. Essien, Adeola allegedly stole two bottles of Rose Mort Chandon drink valued at N20,600 on September 20, at 11:30 am, from Bazaar Supermarket at Ade Akinsanya Street in Ilupeju, Lagos.
Inspector Essien said the offence contravened Section 285(7) of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the one count charge and was granted N50,000 bail with one surety in the like sum by Magistrate E. Kubeinje.
The magistrate ordered that the surety must have a means of livelihood, provide evidence of tax payment and a verifiable address.
She adjourned the case till October 6.