An Ebute Meta Magistrate’s Court in Lagos on Wednesday remanded a 23-year-old man, Osita Agbom, in Ikoyi Prison over his alleged involvement in armed robbery.
Magistrate, M.O. Olajuwon ordered that the accused, whose plea was not taken, be remanded in custody pending legal advice from the office of the Director of Public Prosecution.
Agbom is facing charges of conspiracy and armed robbery.
The prosecutor, Ezekiel Ayorinde, told the court that the offence was committed on Sept. 19 at No 19 Okachie St., Ajangbadi, Lagos.
Ayorinde said whilst armed with cutlass and other dangerous weapons, the accused and others at large robbed Promise Ofor, a caterer, of her handbag.
The prosecutor said the stolen property had a total value of N110, 950.
Ayorinde said the offence contravened Section 6 (b) and was punishable by Section 1 (2) (a) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, Laws of the Federation.
Olajuwon adjourned the case till Jan. 24, 2011for mention.
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