Police arraign 22-year-old for alleged armed robbery
The police on Friday arraigned one 22-year-old man, Toheeb Abolade, for allegedly using a gas pistol and cutlass to rob people.
Mr Abolade, whose residential address was not provided, is facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, intent to rob and unlawful possession of dangerous weapons.
The defendant’s plea was not taken.
The prosecutor, Insp. Olusegun Kokoye, told the court that the defendant had on Aug. 30, conspired with others now at large to commit the crime.
He said the defendant, armed with a gas pistol, a cutlass and other dangerous weapons, did intend to rob unsuspecting citizens and members of the public of their belongings.
Mr Kokoye said the defendant was unable to give a satisfactory account of the dangerous weapons found in his possession when accosted by the police.
He noted that the offences contravened Sections 299, 298(2)(3) and 330 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The magistrate, S. O. Obasa, remanded the defendant for 30 days at the Kirikiri correctional facility pending the Director of Public Prosecution’s advice.
She, therefore, adjourned the matter until Oct. 16 for mention.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
Solid minerals Nigeria’s next petroleum; we’ll work with governors to harness resources: FG
The federal government has assured Nigerians of efficiently and effectively harnessing and utilising all resources across the country.
NationWide
COREN to blacklist UniAbuja, others with expired engineering accreditation
The council promised to “impose either a Withdrawal of Accreditation or Non-Recognition of graduates of such programmes for registration as engineering practitioners.”
Politics
Dino Melaye pledges to reform Kogi if elected governor
The PDP candidate promised to reform the state civil service, improve infrastructure and create an Independent Kogi Economic Development Commission.
States
Gov. Mutfwang appoints 136 special assistants
The governor picked eight appointees from each of the 17 LGAs.
States
Enugu’s Gov. Mbah bans illegal mining
Mr Onyia warned of dire consequences for any illegal miner that flouted the government’s directive.
States
FG to resettle over 22,000 IDPs in Niger: Minister
She added that government plans to expand its social register to accommodate and capture the IDPs in its various social interventions.
