Osun court remands man for stealing catfish
Monday remanded a 23-year-old man, Abiodun Olasunkanmi in Ilesha
prison for allegedly stealing cat fish, worth of N800,000 from a fish
pond in the state.
The prosecutor, Inspector Fagboyinbo Abiodun informed the court that
the defendant committed the offense on 25th April, at about 5.30am
around Rinsayo area of the metropolis
Abiodun said that the accused, who was a worker at the fish pond stole
large quantity of cat fish valued at 800,000.
He added that the offense is contrary to and punishable under section
390 (9) of the Criminal Code Cap 34 Volume 11.Laws of Osun State 2003.
The defendant, however pleaded not guilty to the allegation leveled against him.
The Defense Counsel, Barrister Okobe Najite prayed the court to grant
his client bail in the most liberal and affordable terms.
The magistrate, Mrs O. A Oloyade granted the defendant bail of 500,000
with two sureties in the like sum.
She said sureties must sworn to affidavit of means and provide
evidence of tax payments with three passports photography.
The case was later adjourned till May 21 for hearing.
The accused was therefore remanded at Ilesha prison, when he could not
perfect his bail conditions.
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