Three clearing agents and a driver were on Monday charged with theft of an articulated vehicle valued at N6 million at an Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
The accused: Ayo George, 63; Toyin Sogunro, 65; Ayo Olusola, 46; and Stanley Ibe, 31 — are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.
The clearing agents reside at Igando and Ikotun areas of the metropolis, while the driver (Ibe) lives in Abia.
Three clearing agents and a driver were on Monday charged with theft of an articulated vehicle valued at N6 million at an Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
The accused: Ayo George, 63; Toyin Sogunro, 65; Ayo Olusola, 46; and Stanley Ibe, 31 — are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.
The clearing agents reside at Igando and Ikotun areas of the metropolis, while the driver (Ibe) lives in Abia.
The prosecutor, Cpl. Samuel Ishola, told the court that the accused committed the offences on Sept. 11 at 11.30p.m. at Abule-Osun on Oshodi –Apapa Expressway, Lagos.
He said the accused, who were employees of the complainant, Mr. Christopher Aina, allegedly stole the truck with registration no. XP 70 BDG when the owner travelled out of the country.
“On arrival in the country, Aina went to his office and discovered that the accused had disappeared with the vehicle.’’
Ishola noted that the offences contravened Sections 285 and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011. Section 285 provides a three-year jail term for offenders. The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The Magistrate, Mrs. M.O. Tanimola, granted the accused bail in the sum of N100, 000 each with two sureties each in like sum. Further hearing has been adjourned to Nov.11.
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