A woman, who allegedly broke into a shop at Agege, a Lagos suburb, was on Monday charged before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court.
Alake Ayinde, 33, who is facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, house breaking and stealing, however, pleaded not guilty.
The prosecution said the accused, with others still at large, broke into a shop at a shopping complex owned by the Police Officers Wives’ Association, Elere, Agege and stole textiles worth N160,000.
Sgt. Francis Igbinosa alleged that the accused stole one bundle of textile and one gown, property of one Esther Egbebi.
He said the offences, which were committed on Aug. 20, contravened Sections 414, 430 and 516 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Lagos State.
The Magistrate, O. A. Ogunbowale, granted the accused bail in the sum of N50,000 and two sureties in like sum and adjourned the case till Sept. 21 for mention.
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