Man arraigned for allegedly stealing N2.3m diesel

A 33-year-old man, Oladeji Babatunde, at the weekend appeared at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing diesel worth N2.3 million.

Babatunde, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty.

Prosecuting Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Peter Nwagwu told the court that the defendant committed the offences with other persons at large on August 12 at Oshodi in Lagos Mainland.

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He alleged that the defendant stole the diesel belonging to the complainant, Mr. Folorunsho Amodu.

“The complainant discovered that his diesel had been stolen, and after investigation, the defendant, who lives in the neighbourhood, was accused of being guilty. The case was reported to the police and the defendant was arrested,” the prosecutor said.

Magistrate Y. O. Aje-Afunwa granted the defendant N1.2 million bail with two sureties in the like sum.

She said the sureties should be employed and show evidence of two years tax payments to the Lagos State Government.

The case was adjourned till November 26.