Categories: Osun

Carpenter Caught While Allegedly Stealing Cable At Ayegbaju Market

A 38-year-old man, Adeola Adesina, has been arraigned before an Osogbo Magistrate Court for allegedly stealing cable wires at Ayegbaju International Market, Osogbo.

The suspect, who claimed to be a carpenter, according to the charge sheet obtained by OSUN DEFENDER yesterday, committed the crime at about 6:30 am on October 10, 2023.

Police Prosecutor, Inspector Kayode Adepoju, told the court that the cable wires were found at the defendant’s resident. 

The alleged offence violated Section 509 of Criminal Code, Cap 34, Vol.II, Laws of Osun, 2003.

But the accused person pleaded not guilty to the charge levelled against him.

In his ruling, the presiding Magistrate, A.O Odeleye admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties.

The case was adjourned till November 1, 2023 for hearing.

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