A 32-year-old man, Festus Oluwaseun, was on Monday arraigned before an Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court in Osun State for alleged theft of 250 bags of rice.
Prosecuting Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Idoko John told the court that the accused committed the offence on July 23 around 1:17pm at Baruwa, Osogbo.
He alleged that the accused stole 250 bags of rice worth about N3.3 million, owned by one Fashola.
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Idoko said the offence contravened sections 419 and 390(9) of the Criminal Code Cap 34 Vol.11 Laws of Osun 2002.
The accused pleaded not guilty.
Defense counsel Ola Ibrahim prayed the court to grant his client bail in the most liberal terms.
Magistrate Rofiat Olayemi granted the accused N1million bail with two sureties in the like sum.
She said the sureties must live within the court jurisdiction with evidence of tax payment and two passport photographs attached with an affidavit of means.
The case was adjourned till September 2. [THE NATION]
