The suspect, who was remanded by an Evboriaria Magistrates’ Court in Edo State, was arraigned on a one-count charge punishable under Section 218 of the Criminal Code Cap 48 Vol. II Laws of the defunct Bendel State of Nigeria, as applicable in Edo State.
He pleaded not guilty.
Presiding Magistrate C. E. Oghuma granted him bail at N50, 000 with two sureties.
She said the sureties must be his parent or guardian, show evidence of tax payment and live within the court jurisdiction.
The suspect is remanded in a juvenile facility until the bail condition is perfected.
Magistrate Oghuma transferred the case to the Family Court and adjourned the matter till December 3.
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