Two people have been remanded in court for theft, and burglary in Osun state.
Daily Report Nigeria gathers that the suspects, identified as 41-year-old Wale Sodiq and 45-year-old Abiodun Olohunwa were paraded before a Magistrate court in Osogbo, Osun state.
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During the court hearing on Friday, November 29, the suspects, who were charged to court by the Amotekun Corps were accused of robbing a residence in Ogo-Oluwa Area, Zone 2, Ede, Osun State.
While delivering a statement through its PRO, Yusuf Idowu the Amotekun corps said the duo;
were arraigned on three charges, including conspiracy and theft, which are punishable under section 390(9) of the Criminal Code, Cap 34.”
“This case stems from an incident where the suspects were arrested by Amotekun operatives after they had stolen and burgled the property in the Ogo-Oluwa Area, Zone 2, Ede.
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“The suspects initially absconded the scene but were later tracked down to their hideout, where they were found in possession of the stolen items. A formal complaint was lodged with Amotekun, and the operatives acted promptly, apprehending the suspects
During questioning, Sodiq and Olohunwa confessed to their involvement in the theft and burglary, admitting that this was not the first time they had committed such crimes. They also revealed that they had previously evaded arrest in earlier incidents.
“The stolen items included five cartons of tiles, five bags of Dangote Cement, and a tiles cutting machine, with a total value of N186,000. These actions were deemed in violation of sections 516A and 390 of the Criminal Code, Cap 34, Volume 2, Law of Osun State, 2022.
Furthermore, the two were accused of breaking into an uncompleted building, committing burglary and stealing the aforementioned items,” he stated.
The Magistrate set the date for the next hearing on January 24, 2025.
