A 19-year-old
man, John Akwaji, who allegedly stole his neighbour’s N1,100, was on Wednesday
released on N50,000 bail on the orders of a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court in
Lagos.
The
Magistrate, Mrs F.O. Ikobayo, who gave the ruling, also asked the accused person to produce one responsible
surety in like sum as part of the bail condition.
She said the
surety should also provide evidence of tax payment to the Lagos State
Government
Akwaji, whose
address was not provided, is facing a two-count of unlawful entry and stealing.
Earlier, the
prosecutor, ASP Richard Odigie told the court that the accused committed the
offences on March 30 at Edomia Street, Oke-Ira Nla in Ajah area of Lagos.
He alleged
that the accused unlawfully entered Mr Samson Popoola’s house at about 3.20
a.m. and stole N1,100.
“The accused
is in the habit of entering the complainant’s room to steal but was caught when
he came calling again. The complainant sighted him when woke up to go to the
toilet, he raised alarm and the accused was apprehended, ” he said.
The offences
contravened Sections 285 and 306 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015
(Revised).
Section 285
provides a three-year jail term for stealing, while Section 306 stipulates
seven years imprisonment for unlawful entry.
The accused
pleaded not guilty to the charge. The magistrate adjourned the case until May
5.
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