A middle-aged man and a woman have been in Lagos brought before an Apapa Senior Magistrate’s Court for allegedly stealing recharge vouchers of the various networks, worth N1.5 million.
The accused, Augustine Okokowa and Mary Ojo, the receiver of the stolen vouchers, are facing a four count-charge of burglary, stealing, shop breaking and receipt of stolen items.
They, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
But the prosecution said the accused and others still at large committed the offence on May 24, 2009 when they broken into a shop at 42, Cardoso St., Ajegunle, Lagos, and stole the vouchers belonging to Mr Murphy Oseni.
Cpl. Ibinedien John said that Ojo had a case to answer for receiving the stolen items.
He said the offence contravened Sections 390, 411, 427 and 516 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Lagos State.
Senior Magistrate,O.O. Oshi granted each of the accused bail in the sum of N100,000, in addition to two sureties in like sum.
Oshi, who said sureties should show evidence of tax payment, adjourned further hearing till Sept. 20.
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