On Wednesday, the Karu Chief Magistrates Court in Abuja ordered the detention of 28-year-old Emmanuel Ikpegwa on charges of stealing property from a friend.
Chief Magistrate Ahmed Ndajiwo ruled that Ikpegwa be held in custody until August 8, when the court will reconsider his bail conditions.
Ikpegwa, a resident of Karu, Abuja, is charged with criminal breach of trust, housebreaking, and theft, all of which he denies.
Prosecutor Olarewaju Osho informed the court that the complaint, Sunday Arubi of Karu Extension, Abuja, reported the matter to the Karu police station on July 10.
“The complainant (victim) alleged that on November 24, 2023, when he was travelling for his wife’s burial, he invited the defendant to look after his house till he returned.
“As the complainant returned on November 27, 2023, he discovered that the defendant had dishonestly broken into his store and stolen his valuables worth N2.75 million.
“The stolen items include two units of split air conditioners, eight iron doors, and 11 windows, all valued at N2.75 million,” Mr Osho told the court.
He added that after perpetrating the act, the defendant sold the items and ran to an unknown destination until he was seen and arrested on July 10, 2024.
He said the offence contravened sections 312, 353, and 288 of the Penal Code.
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