Two men have been arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged conspiracy and theft of a motorcycle valued at ₦1.2 million.
The defendants, Ibrahim Alabi, 47, and Nureni Fatai, 44, are facing three charges bordering on conspiracy, stealing and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace. They both pleaded not guilty.
The prosecutor, Insp. Aina Ayodeji, told the court that the defendants allegedly conspired to steal an unregistered Bajaj motorcycle belonging to Eyitayo Samuel on Oct. 10 at about 2:30 p.m. in Ado-Ekiti.
Ayodeji also alleged that they caused a nuisance in a public place, in a manner likely to breach the peace.
The prosecutor said the offences contravened Sections 302(1)(a) and 421 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.
Defence counsel, Mrs Blessing Falaye, urged the court to grant the defendants bail, assuring it that they would not jump bail.
The Chief Magistrate, Olatomiwa Daramola, granted each defendant bail of ₦200,000, with one surety in like sum.
The case was adjourned until Nov. 11 for hearing.
