A security guard, Mohammed Ahmed, has been arraigned before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State over the alleged theft of workshop equipment and supplies valued at N5 million.
Ahmed, 34, is standing trial on a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing. He pleaded not guilty when the charges were read to him on Thursday.
The prosecution, led by E.O. Adaraloye, told the court that the alleged offences took place on July 15 at a mechanic workshop in the Iyana Ilogbo area of Ota, where the defendant worked as a security guard.
According to the prosecutor, Ahmed allegedly joined forces with other suspects who are still at large to remove six adaptors, eight containers of hydraulic oil, three pumping cartridges and other workshop items with a combined value estimated at N5 million.
Adaraloye said the alleged offences contravened Sections 390 and 516 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ogun State, 2006.
The magistrate O.O. Fadairo granted the defendant bail in the sum of N500,000 with one surety in the same amount.
She directed that the surety must reside within the court’s jurisdiction, be gainfully employed and present evidence of tax payment to the Ogun State Government.
The matter was adjourned until 10 August for further hearing.
Source: PM News
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