John Ukoh, a 60-year-old man, appeared before Magistrate O.Y. Adefope at the Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court on charges of allegedly stealing three cars.
The defendant faced two counts of theft, accused of stealing three cars with a total value of N9.8m.
In November 2022, on Stella Sholanke Street, Ajao Estate, Lagos, the defendant is alleged to have fraudulently converted a 2006 Toyota Sienna car, a 2007 Toyota Corolla car, and a 2006 Toyota Camry car, all valued at N9.8m, belonging to one Mrs Folake Brown, without her consent.
Prosecutor Haruna Magaji informed the court that the alleged offences occurred in November 2022.
He added that the alleged offences contravene Sections 280(1)(a) and 314(a) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the two charges against him.
Magistrate Adefope granted him bail of N1m with two sureties. The case was adjourned to April 19, 2024.
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