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Police Arraigns Baba Emmanuel Over Car Theft

The Nigeria Police has arraigned one, Baba Emmanuel, who allegedly stole a car valued at two million naira before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court.

The Prosecutor, ASP Bisi Ogunleye, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on November 30, 2020 at Oko-Oba, Agege.

Ogunleye said that Emmanuel stole a Toyota Corolla car with registration number APP 647 GB belonging to the complainant, Mr Solomon Ejeh.

He said the defendant stole the car where it was parked by the complaint.

He said when it discovered that the defendant was behind the theft, the complainant reported the case to the police leading to his arrest.

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The prosecutor said the offence contravened Section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 and Section 287 stipulates three years imprisonment for stealing.

The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The Magistrate, Ejiro Kubeinje, granted the defendant N200,000 bail with two sureties in like sum.

Magistrate Kubeinje noted that the sureties should be gainfully employed and should show evidence of two years tax payment to the Lagos State Government.

The case was adjourned until March 31, for hearing.

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Akinlade I. WAHAB is a dedicated journalist and the proprietor of I-WAHAB Media. He embarked on his career at Murhi International TV (MiTV) and subsequently joined Radio Nigeria as a Judicial Correspondent.With a profound interest in legal reporting, he currently holds the positions of Chairman at the National Association of Judicial Correspondents (NAJUC), Ikeja Branch, and Chairman at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Radio Nigeria Chapel.As the owner of I-WAHAB Media, he has successfully established Top Court News, a platform renowned for providing comprehensive coverage of court cases and legal developments, with the aim of promoting transparency within the judicial system.Akinlade's diligent work and unwavering commitment to ethical reporting have earned him immense respect within the Nigerian journalism community.

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