An Ogudu Magistrates’ Court docked a 21-year-old applicant, Akeem Alatise for allegedly stealing a bicycle worth N20,000.
The suspect resides in Tolisho street, Ogudu, a Lagos suburb is facing a one-count charge of stealing but pleaded innoncent of the charge.
Prosecuting Inspector Donjor Perezi alleged that the defendant committed the offence at 11.20pm, at 31, Ezobi Street, Alapere Ketu, Lagos.
He said the bicycle belonged to the complainant, Mr. Yusuf Taiwo.
The prosecutor alleged that the defendant was caught at the complainant’s home while trying to escape with the stolen bicycle.
“The defendant was seen riding the bicycle out of the complainant’s compound. When questioned about the ownership of the bicycle, he could not give a satisfactory answer,” he said.
Magistrate H. B. Mogaji granted the defendant N50, 000 bail with two sureties in the like sum.
She said the sureties must be employed and show evidence of three years tax payment to the Lagos State Government.
The case was adjourned till September 10.