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Man arraigned for stealing three gallons of engine oil
Bolaji Ojo, a 36 year-old mechanic has landed himself in court for allegedly stealing three gallons of motor engine oil said to be worth about N10, 500.
The accused, who is facing a one-count-charge of stealing, was arraigned before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
The prosecutor, Insp. Innocent Uko told the court that the accused committed the offence on Dec 1, 2015 around 3p.m., at Akonwonje Street in Ajara area of Badagry.
Uko said Ojo stole the engine oil from one of his customers, Mr Taiwo Akin. “The complainant dropped his car with the accused for him to fix, and he also left three gallons of engine oil in the booth.
“When the complainant came back to get his car, he noticed that the gallons of oil were missing,’’ he said.
Speaking further, the prosecutor said; “The offence committed is punishable under Section 285 (1) of the Criminal Law, Laws of Lagos State Nigeria 2011.”
The accused pleaded not guilty to the offence. Counsel to the accused, Mr Jeff Nwaeze pleaded with the court to grant bail to the accused since the offence committed was bail able.
The counsel added that his client would always attend future court hearings and would not jump bail. Thereafter, the Magistrate, Mr Abiodun Etti, granted bail to the accused in the sum of N50,000 and one surety, who must provide evidence of tax payment to the Lagos State Government. The case was adjourned till Jan. 7 for further hearing.
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