Asaba, Oct. 18, 2024 (TheGavel) – A 20-year-old man, Moses Ogah, has been arraigned before an Asaba Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing building materials valued at N560,000. Ogah, who reportedly has no fixed address, faces a single charge of theft.
According to the prosecutor, Mrs. Chinedu Chimezie, the defendant is accused of stealing six single doors, 24 windows, one wheelbarrow, and 38 pieces of pipes, all belonging to Mr. Chinedu Chimezie. The theft is alleged to have taken place on October 12 at No. 10, Anwai Road, Asaba.
The prosecutor noted that the offence is in violation of Section 390(9) of the Criminal Code, Cap. C21, Vol. 1, Laws of Delta State of Nigeria, 2006.
Ogah pleaded not guilty to the charge. Following his plea, the presiding magistrate, Mrs. Edith Anumodu, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N800,000, with a surety of the same amount.
Magistrate Anumodu specified that the surety must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and provide two passport-sized photographs, means of identification, and an electricity bill as proof of residence.
The case has been adjourned until October 24 for further hearing.(NAN)
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