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The Police in Lagos, have dragged a 29-year-old man, Rasaq Rilwan, before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, over alleged stealing of 31 pieces of television sets.
The defendant, whose address was was not given, is standing trial on a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing.
He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The prosecutor, ASP Simon Uche told the court that the defendant committed the offense on March 11, alongside others now at large, at the Trade Fair bus stop in Lagos.
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He alleged that the defendant conspired with others to steal 31 pieces of different television sets belonging to one Mr. Peter, the complainant.
The stolen television sets are valued at N1.42 million.
He said that the defendant was eventually arrested following police investigations.
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The offence, according to him, contravenes the provisions of sections 287 and 411 of Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.
The Magistrate, L.K.J Layeni, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum.
Layeni adjourned the case until April 30, for hearing.
