An Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded a 20-year-old man, Samuel Dick, in a correctional centre for allegedly stealing house property valued at N16 million.
Dick, whose residential address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing, to which he pleaded guilty.
The Prosecutor, ASP Christian Okonofua, alleged that the defendant committed the offences on July 24, 2023 and Dec. 3, at No 1, Abu-Olu Street, Crapeland Estate and No 1, Crapeland Estate, Igbopa area of Ikorodu, Lagos.
Okonofua said that the defendant with others at large conspired among themselves to commit a felony to wit stealing.
The prosecutor said the defendant, along with others at large, stole a Thermocool refrigerator worth N450 000, a Max cooker valued at N450 000, and a Pumping machine valued at N420 000.
Others are 12 window blinds valued at N750 000, four chandeliers valued at N1.2 million, conduit wire valued at N4 Million, Kitchen wire valued at N1.3 million , and an OX ceiling fan valued at N490 000.
12 conduit wire valued N2.5million, three pieces of 6″6 mattress valued N900, 000, and Water tap accessories valued N400, 000 among others.
According to the prosecutor, the offences contravene Sections 411 and 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State.
The Magistrate, A.O. Onalaja, remanded the defendant in Kirikiri correctional centre and adjourned the matter till Jan. 16, for facts and sentencing.(NAN)
