A 21-year-old applicant, Akeem Alatise, at the weekend appeared at an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for alleged theft of a bicycle worth N20,000.
Alatise, who lives at Tolisho Street, Ogudu, a Lagos suburb, is facing a one-count charge of stealing, but he pleaded not guilty.
Prosecuting Inspector Donjor Perezi alleged that the defendant committed the offence at 11.20pm, at 31, Ezobi Street, Alapere Ketu, Lagos.
He said the bicycle belonged to the complainant, Mr. Yusuf Taiwo.
The prosecutor alleged that the defendant was caught at the complainant’s home while trying to escape with the stolen bicycle.
“The defendant was seen riding the bicycle out of the complainant’s compound. When questioned about the ownership of the bicycle, he could not give a satisfactory answer,” he said.
Magistrate H. B. Mogaji granted the defendant N50, 000 bail with two sureties in the like sum.
She said the sureties must be employed and show evidence of three years tax payment to the Lagos State Government.
The case was adjourned till September 10.
