Ondo tailor remanded for stealing pot of soup
Fatogun was dragged before the court over the offense of burglary and theft, which he committed on October 12, 2023, at about 9 am at Ifeleye Street, Ayeyemi, in Ondo town.
The 19-year-old suspect also allegedly stole gas cylinders and other items worth N311,100.
The defendant was said to have stolen the property of three persons: Felix Ogunbolade, Adeoga Aboodun, and Akinsete Adurayemi.
The Police prosecutor, Bernard Olagbayi, said the offenses contravened Section 383 and were punishable under Section 412(1), 390(9) of the Criminal Code Cap 37 Volume 1 Law of Ondo State.
Fatogun pleaded not guilty to the four-count charge when the charge was read to him.
Olagbayi urged the court to adjourn the case to enable him to present the prosecution witnesses and prepare them for the trial.
However, the defendant was not legally represented.
In her ruling, the presiding Magistrate, O. A. Omofolarin, remanded the defendant till February 19, 2024, for trial.
