Ekiti State Police Command has arraigned five men before the Magistrate Court sitting
in Ado-Ekiti for alleged stealing of construction materials belonging to the state
government.
The suspects, Bamidele Solomon, Folorunsho Dada, Sunday Idowu, Olaniyi Opeyemi
and Olaniyi Bamidele were brought before Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun.
The suspects were arraigned on three counts of conspiracy to steal granite the
property of Ekiti State government valued at N472,500. They, however, pleaded not
guilty to the charges.
The police prosecutor, Mr Akinwale Oriyomi told the court that the defendants
allegedly committed the offences on 5th August, 2024. The prosecutor thereafter
asked for a trial date following their not-guilty plea. According to the prosecutor, the
alleged offences violate sections 421, 302 (1) (A) and 343 of the Criminal Laws of Ekiti
State, 2021.
The Magistrate, however, granted bail of N200,000 with two surety each while the
case was adjourned until September 6th for the commencement of trial.
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