The police on Wednesday arraigned a 30-year-old man, Emmanuel Udochukwu, before an Asaba Magistrates’ Court in Delta over the alleged theft of electronics valued at N1.5 million.
Udochukwu is facing a one-count charge of theft, to which he pleaded not guilty.
The prosecutor, Insp. Ifeyinwan Nwakama, told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offence on September 28 at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, off Nnebisi Road, Asaba.
She alleged that Udochukwu stole the items belonging to Peter Mobougwu, who resides on the church premises.
The prosecutor said the stolen items included a ceiling fan, a standing fan, a Sumo and electrical wires, all valued at N1.5 million.
The offence contravenes Section 390(9) of the Criminal Law of Delta State, 2006.
The Magistrate, Mrs Edith Anumodu, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N2 million, with one surety in like sum.
She ordered that the surety must reside in Asaba and provide valid means of identification, including two passport photographs, a National Identification Number (NIN) slip and an electricity bill.
The magistrate adjourned the case until October 29 for hearing.
