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Serial burglar in police net for allegedly carting away officer’s phones
An alleged serial burglar, Shefiu John, who allegedly broke into a policeman’s house and stole three cell phones has been remanded in prison by an Ilorin Magistrates’ Court.
The Prosecution Counsel, Sergeant Rodah Kayode, informed the court on Thursday that the accused broke into a house belonging to Inspector Idowu Oladeji and stole an Infinix hot V phone, a Tecno WX 3P phone and a Tecno phone, all worth N80,800.
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She added that one of the phones was recovered from the accused who is known for breaking into people’s houses in Eiyenkorin area, Ilorin.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
While ruling, Magistrate Mary Bamidele ordered that John be remanded in Mandala Prison Ilorin, pending completion of investigation by the police.
She adjourned the case until May 30 for further mention.
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