A 35-year-old driver, Adeleke Bamgbose, who allegedly stole three cartons of tin tomatoes, worth N45,000, was yesterday arraigned at a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State.
The accused, whose address was not given, was arraigned on a one-count charge of stealing.
Prosecutor Akpan Ikem told the court the accused allegedly committed the offence on May 23, at Seme Border.
He said the items belonged to the complainant, Mrs. Senami Adeife.
“The accused was supposed to deliver the items to the buyer in Badagry, but he took them to the market and sold them at a cheaper price,” Ikem said. He said the offence contravened Section 285 of the Criminal law of Lagos State, 2011.
The accused pleaded not guilty.
Chief Magistrate Mr. Jimoh Adefioye granted the accused N100,000 bail with one surety.
He adjourned the case till June 25 for further hearing
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