Two friends land in court over theft of Building materials





By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan 

Two friends, Osuolale Sarafa, 24 and Segun Michael, 27, on Thursday, appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan for allegedly stealing building materials and pumping machine.

The duo, whose residential addresses were not provided, are being tried on charges bordering on conspiracy and theft.

The Prosecutor, Mr Philip Amusan told the court that the defendants allegedly committed the offence on March 23, at Alako, Eruwa area, Ibadan, Oyo State.

Amusan alleged that the duo stole pumping machine worth N120, 000, iron rods N40, 000, plastic pipes worth N62, 400 and other materials belonging to the complainant, Riltwins Farms, Ibadan.

He said the offence contravened Sections 516 and 390(9) of the Criminal laws of Oyo State, 2000.

The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The Magistrate, Mrs O. A. Akande, granted the defendants bail in the sum of N100, 000 each with one surety each in like sum.

She adjourned the case until May 22 for hearing. (NAN)

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