According to the prosecutor, ASP Zedekiah Orogbemi, the defendant committed the offences on December 15, 2022, at 2:00 pm, at No. 22 Temidayo Street in Okitipupa. Orogbemi alleged that the defendant burgled the house of one Feyisara Odole and stole property worth N69,500. The stolen items include a three-kilogram gas cylinder worth N10,000, a six-kilogram gas cylinder worth N20,000, a Tecno phone worth N9,500, and N30,000 cash belonging to Odole.
The prosecutor stated that the offences are punishable under Sections 411, 412, and 390 (9) of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ondo State, 2006. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr Chris Ojuola, granted the defendant bail of N100,000 and two sureties in like sum. Ojuola said the sureties must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and provide evidence of two years’ tax payment to the Ondo State Government.
The case has been adjourned until March 14 for further hearing. The incident reminds the public to be vigilant and take necessary precautions to avoid falling victim to such crimes. It is also a reminder that the law will take its course, and those who engage in criminal activities will be brought to justice.