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Court Remands Tailor For Stealing Pot Of Soup In Ondo
Fatogun pleaded not guilty to the four-count charge bothering on burglary and theft.
Akure, Ondo State– A 19-year-old tailor, Adua Fatogun, has been remanded by an Ondo State Magistrate Court for allegedly stealing a pot of soup and various items valued at N311,100.
The suspect was said to have committed the offence on October 12, 2023, at about 9 am at Ifeleye Street, Ayeyemi, Ondo town.
The suspect was alleged to have stolen the property of Felix Ogunbolade, Adeqoga Aboodun, and Akinsete Adurayemi.
Fatogun pleaded not guilty to the four-count charge bothering on burglary and theft.
Police prosecutor, Bernard Olagbayi, said the offences contravened Section 383 and were punishable under Section 412(1), 390(9) of the Criminal Code Cap 37 Volume 1 Laws of Ondo State.
He, however, urged the court to adjourn the case to enable him to prepare witnesses for trial.
Presiding Magistrate, O. A. Omofolarin, remanded the defendant to prison custody and adjourned sitting to February 19, 2024, for trial.
