A man, Sunday Alex, who allegedly stole a motorcycle worth N260,000 from Mr. Sunday Eboh, was yesterday brought before an Apapa Magistrates’ Court.
Alex pleaded not guilty.
Prosecuting Inspector Friday Inedu said the accused committed the offence between December 25, 2018 and January 26 at Igbala Street, Amukoko, Apapa, Lagos.
He alleged that the accused stole the motorcycle with number plate EKY 995 QF, from the complainant, Eboh.
Inedu said the complainant gave his motorcycle to the defendant on hire purchase and he agreed to remit N120, 000 weekly.
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“The defendant only paid him once and bolted with the motorcycle.
“He decided to go to the defendant’s apartment, only to discover that he had travelled with his bike,” he said.
The prosecutor said the complainant reported the case to the police and the defendant was arrested a month later.
The offence contravenes Section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
Magistrate T.O. Babalola granted the defendant N100,000 bail with two sureties in like sum and adjourned the case till April 3.
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