The defendant, Confidence Onyekachi, is standing trial before the Magistrate Mr L.K.J Layeni, on a one-count charge of stealing.
She, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
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The prosecutor, ASP Simon Uche, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Dec. 10, at Market St. in Ojo.
She was alleged to have stolen six gallons of Palm oil belonging to a nominal complainant Mrs Amaka Okonkwo.
The goods were valued at N594, 000.
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Uche said the offence contravened the provisions of section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.
The Magistrate granted the defendant bail in the sum of N300, 000 with two sureties in like sum.
He adjourned the case to Jan. 27, 2025 for mention
