Man in court for allegedly stealing N1.7m




By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan 

One Gbenga Taiwo, 29, was on Thursday arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan for allegedly stealing N1, 750, 000.

Taiwo, whose residential address was not provided, was charged with theft.

The Prosecutor, Mr Philip Amusan told the court that Taiwo allegedly committed the offence sometimes in February and April at Idi Ayunre area, Ibadan.

Amusan alleged that Taiwo was given the money by the complainant, Mr Abiola Jimoh, to mold blocks for him but he failed to do so.

He alleged that Taiwo rather used the money meant for the building project to play Bet9ja.

The prosecutor said the offence contravened Section 390(9) of the Criminal laws of Oyo State, 2000.

The defendant however pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The Magistrate, Mrs O. A. Akande granted the defendant bail in the sum of N500, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

She adjourned the case until June 6 for hearing. (NAN)

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