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Siblings Remanded In Prison For Allegedly Stealing 22 Bags Of Cocoa In Osun

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An Osun State Magistrate Court sitting in Ile-Ife has remanded two siblings, Hassan Wasiu and Kamoru Wasiu, in a correctional centre for allegedly stealing 22 bags of cocoa beans.

Hassan (34), and Kamoru (30) were arraigned alongside one Liadi Muhammed (40), on three charges of conspiracy, unlawful entry, and stealing.

The prosecutor, Joseph Adebayo, told the court that the defendants stole 22 bags of dry cocoa beans, an electric battery, a solar system, and clothes valued at N30 million.

According to Adebayo, the defendants committed the offence at about 3 a.m. on June 18, at Ondo Road, Ile-Ife, when they conspired and unlawfully broke into a shop belonging to one Adegbaju Olaolu.

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The offences according to the police contravened sections 390(9), 413, and 516 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Osun, 2002.

The defendants who were not legally represented, pleaded not guilty to the allegations preferred against them.

The Magistrate, Abosede Sarumi, ordered that the defendants be remanded to the Correctional Centre.

The case was adjourned till September 9, 2024, for mention.

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