A 26-year-old man, Aaron Elijah, who allegedly stole and sold his roommate’s laptop and cellphone worth N450, 000, was on Thursday brought before a Chief Magistrates’ Court, Kaduna.

Elijah, who resides at Barnawa Kaduna, is facing a two-count charge of stealing and breach of trust.

The Prosecutor, Insp. Chidi Leo, told the court that the accused stole the laptop and cellphone belonging to his roommate’s (Benjamin Dauda) on July 10.

Leo said that the accused stole the cellphone and laptop from the room while the complainant was sleeping.

The prosecutor stated that the accused sold the items and converted the money to his personal use.

“The complainant reported the matter at a police station and the defendant was arrested,” he told the court.

Leo said the offences contravened Sections 217 and 224 of the Penal Code of Kaduna State, 2017.

“Section 217 prescribes four year jail term if found guilty while section 224 prescribes three years jail term.

The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge, and was granted bail by Magistrate Ibrahim Emmanuel, in the sum of N100, 000 with a surety in like sum.

Emmanuel adjourned the matter until August 18, for hearing. (NAN)

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