Porter held for ‘stealing’ smartphones, tracker

By Adebisi Onanuga

A 25-year-old porter, Nura Buzu, was on Wednesday arraigned at an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos for allegedly stealing smartphones and a Redmine tracker.

Buzu, a resident of Peter Street, Mile 12, Lagos, was charged with conspiracy and stealing, but pleaded not guilty.

He was arraigned on a two-count charge before Chief Magistrate Mrs. M. I. Dan-Oni.

Prosecuting Inspector Victor Eruada told the court that the alleged offences were committed on January 4, at Kosofe bus stop, Ketu, Lagos.

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He alleged that the defendant and others at large attacked Peter Uchenna at Kosofe bus stop and stole the items from him.

The prosecutor alleged that the State Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) arrested the defendant on the scene of the crime.

He pleaded not guilty.

Chief Magistrate Dan-Oni admitted the defendant to N50,000 bail with one surety in the like sum.

She adjourned the case till February 12.