Police arraign man for stealing Television

By Felix Kuyinu

The Police have made arrest of one Gilbert Israel for allegedly stealing a Sanyo Television valued at N20,000.

The 20-year-old accused was arraigned at the Badagry Magistates’ Court on Tuesday on two-count of felony and stealing.

Police Prosecutor, ASP Ikem Uko informed the court that the defendant broke into the apartment of one Sunday Bankole on January 2, at No 10, Olufunmi Bankole Street Ibiye, Badagry area of Lagos to steal a 10 inches Sanyo television.

According to him, the offences contravened Sections 308 and 287 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State (2015).

The Magistate, Taiwo Popoola, granted the accused bail in the sum of N50,000 with two sureties in like sum.

Popoola ruled that the sureties must be residents in Lagos State and should be gainfully employed in a reputable company or in a government establishment.

He adjourned the case till January 30, for mention.