The police on Thursday arraigned a 25-year-old man, Fasina Toyin, before an Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court for alleged theft.
The defendant of no fixed address is standing trial on a count charge of theft.
The prosecutor, Insp Caleb Leranmo, told the Court that the defendant committed the offence on August 20 at about 1100hrs at Winners Golden Chance Lotto located at No 36 Olusola Adebayo Street, GRA in Ado-Ekiti.
He alleged that the accused stole N117, 000 belonging to one Mr. Falore Olamiposi.
He said that the offence contravened Section 390 (9) of the Criminal Code, Law of Ekiti State, 2012.
The prosecutor asked the Court for adjournment to enable him to study the case file and present his witnesses.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge.
His counsel, Mr. Adefolaju Ayobioloja, urged the Court to grant him bail, with a promise that he would not jump bail.
The Magistrate, Mrs. Taiwo Ajibade, granted bail to the defendant in the sum N20, 000 with two sureties in like sum.
Ajibade adjourned the case until September 20 for hearing. - The Nation
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