Man arraigned for theft of goods worth N1.5m in Lagos

The Police have arraigned one Rabiu Ibrahim, 20, for allegedly stealing residents’ property valued at N1.5 million.

The defendant appeared on Wednesday in an Ikorodu Magistrate’s Court, Lagos State, on a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing but pleaded not guilty.

Earlier, the Prosecutor, ASP Christian Okonofua, informed the court that the defendant committed the offence on January 25, at Agunfoye Igbogbo area of Ikorodu, Lagos.

The prosecutor said the defendant stole four plastic chairs worth N28,000, four speakers worth N200,000, four big iron stoves valued at N150,000, two mattresses valued at N260,000 and a wooden bed frame worth N80,000.

The prosecutor also added that the defendant stole two ceiling fans valued at N30,000, standing freezer valued at N200,000 and electrical wire valued at N450,000, a property of one late Mrs Tamiriyat Abayomi and 10 windows worth N650,000 belonging to one Paul Babatunde.

According to the prosecutor, the offence contravenes Section 411 and 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

The magistrate, Mrs A. Onalaja, admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N250,000 with two sureties in like sum and then adjourned the case until February 8 for mention.