A 19-year-old tailor, Adua Fatogun, was remanded by an Ondo State Magistrate Court for allegedly stealing a pot of soup and other items worth N311,100.
The suspect was said to have committed the offence on October 12, 2023, at about 9 am at Ifeleye Street, Ayeyemi, Ondo town.
The stolen property was said to belong to the trio of Felix Ogunbolade, Adeqoga Aboodun, and Akinsete Adurayemi.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the four-count charge bothering on burglary and theft.
Police prosecutor, Bernard Olagbayi, told the court that the offences contravened Section 383 and were punishable under Section 412(1), 390(9) of the Criminal Code Cap 37 Volume 1 Laws of Ondo State.
He urged the court to adjourn the case to enable him to prepare witnesses for trial.
Presiding Magistrate, O. A. Omofolarin, remanded the defendant to prison custody and adjourned sitting to February 19, 2024, for trial.
Kazeem Badmus is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience. A professional in journalism and media writing, Kazeem prioritses accuracy and factual reportage of issues. He is also a dexterous finder of the truth with conscious delivery of unbiased and development oriented stories.
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