A 31-year-old man, Rufus Okeoghe, on Monday appeared before an Ota Magistrates ‘Court in Ogun, for allegedly stealing iron rods worth one million naira.
Okeoghe, whose address was not provided, had earlier pleaded not guilty to a one-count charge of stealing preferred against him by the police.
The prosecutor, ASP E. O. Adaraloye, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on May 10, at Ark Legacy Project, Canaanland, Ota.
Adaraloye alleged that the defendant entered into the premise of a company, Laralek Ltd where he stole iron rods worth one million naira.
He said that the defendant was eventually arrested by the police.
The offence contravenes the provisions of section 390 of the Criminal Law of Ogun State, 2006.
The Magistrate, Mrs O. O. Fadairo granted bail to the defendant in the sum of N500, 000 with one surety in like sum.
She held that the surety must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and must be gainfully employed with evidence of tax payment to the state government.
The court adjourned the case until June 15, for hearing. (NAN)
