A
19-year-old man, Muyiwa Olakotan , was on Thursday remanded in Olokuta Prison,
Akure, by an Akure Chief Magistrates’ Court for stealing motorcycle valued at
N120,000.
The
prosecutor, ASP Pelumi Adejuwon, told the court that the accused and others
still at large, conspired to steal a Bajaj motorcycle with registration No. QA
725 AKR, belonging to one, Mr Aroture Happy.
Adejuwon
said that the accused committed the offence on Oct. 30 at about 7 a.m. at Ore,
Ondo State.
According
to him, the offence was contrary to and punishable under sections 516 and 390
(9) of the
Criminal Code Cap 37, Vol. 1, Laws of Ondo State of Nigeria, 2006.
The
accused pleaded guilty to the two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.
The
accused, who was represented by his counsel, Mr Femi Adetoye , prayed the court
for leniency and mercy.
In his
ruling, the Magistrate, Mr Sunday Adedapo, ordered the accused to be remanded
in prison custody until Dec. 15 when the case would come up for judgment.
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