2 teenagers docked over alleged theft of palm fruits worth N100,000

anwar danjaji

March 27, 2017 5:03 PM

The accused, of no fixed addresses and occupations, were standing trial in the court on a two-count charge of felony and stealing.

Two MMM agents in court for breach of trust.

Two teenagers, Olusola Ogunsede, 18, and another, aged 17, were on Tuesday brought before an Okitipupa Magistrates Court in Ondo State over the alleged theft of 50 bunches of palm fruits worth N100,000.

The Prosecutor, Insp. Zedekiah Orogbemi, told the court that the accused on Feb. 11 around 10:00 a.m., behind Mercury School, Ikoya in Okitipupa, conspired to commit the offences.

He said the accused entered the farmland belonging to one Wilson Ageh and stole the palm fruits, which were already harvested for transportation to the market.

Orogbemi said that the offences were contrary to and punishable under Sections 516 and 390(9) of the Criminal Code, Cap.37, Vol.1, Laws of Ondo State, 2006.

The Magistrate, Mr Banji Ayeomoni, admitted the accused to bail in the sum of N120,000 each and a surety each in like sum, adding that the sureties must present evidence of one year tax clearance.

He adjourned the case until April 6, for further hearing.

anwar danjaji