An Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court in Osun remanded two siblings and another individual for allegedly stealing 22 bags of dry cocoa beans and other items valued at N30 million.
The defendants, Hassan Wasiu (34), Kamoru Wasiu (30), and Liadi Muhammed (40), are charged with conspiracy, shop breaking, and theft.
Despite not having legal representation, the defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Magistrate Abosede Sarumi denied bail for the defendants due to the absence of a formal application. They were remanded in a correctional facility, with the case adjourned to September 9 for mention.
According to the prosecutor, ASP Joseph Adebayo, the defendants committed the crime at around 3:00 a.m. on June 18 at Ondo Road, Ile-Ife.
Adebayo stated that the defendants conspired to unlawfully break into a shop owned by the complainant, Adegbaju Olaolu, and stole 22 bags of dry cocoa beans, an electric battery, a solar system, and clothes, all valued at N30 million.
The prosecutor added that the offences contravened sections 390(9), 413, and 516 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Osun, 2002.
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