Ado-Ekiti, Oct. 18, 2024 (TheGavel) – Two siblings, Ekene Ognwe, 18, and Goodluck Ognwe, 14, appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday, charged with allegedly stealing fowls valued at N30,000.
The siblings, both without fixed addresses, were arraigned on a charge of theft. Prosecutor Inspector Sodiq Adeniyi told the court that the alleged crime occurred on October 17 at approximately 6:00 a.m. in Ado-Ekiti. The brothers are accused of stealing two fowls belonging to one Uche Elizabeth.
Adeniyi informed the court that the offence is in violation of Section 302(1)(a) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021. He requested an adjournment to allow time to review the case file and prepare witnesses.
During the proceedings, the younger of the two defendants, Goodluck, claimed he was not involved in the theft. He stated that he was only called by his elder brother, Ekene, to come and pick up one of the fowls, adding that they do not live together.
Both defendants pleaded not guilty to the charge. Their counsel, Mr. Oluwafemi Alabi, requested bail on their behalf, assuring the court that they would comply with all court proceedings.
Chief Magistrate Dolamu Babalogbon granted bail to the first defendant, Ekene, in the sum of N20,000 with one surety in like amount. The second defendant, Goodluck, was discharged. The case was adjourned until October 31 for hearing.(NAN)
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