Tunde Ayodeji, on Monday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing six dozens of chairs, four tables and a pot worth N235,000.
The police charged the 49-year-old man with theft under Section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
According to the Prosecution Counsel, ASP Benson Emuerhi, Ayodeji committed the offence on January 22 around 9 a.m., at No. 9, Ibidapo Street, Ijon Village, Ayobo, Lagos.
Emuerhi said the defendant stole six dozens of chairs, four tables and a pot worth N235,000, property of Mrs Stella Ayodeji, which he rented for a party.
He told the court that the defendant rented the items for a party and later sold the items.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the crime.
Chief Magistrate J.A. Adegun admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N100,000, with one surety in like sum.
The case was adjourned until March 2 for further hearing.
