19-year-old tailor, Damilare Omotoyosi, who allegedly snatched two cell phones from two men while receiving calls, was on Thursday brought before an Ikeja Magistrates\u2019 Court.<\/p>\n

Omotoyosi, a resident of Bola Mangoro, Agege area of Lagos, is facing a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing.<\/p>\n

The Prosecutor, Sgt. Michael Unah, said that the accused snatched two Infinix phones worth N85, 000, property of the complainants, Shakirudeen Adepoju and Nasir Ahmed.<\/p>\n

According to Unah, the accused committed the offences with others still at large on July 24, at 9.00p.m., at Markaz Road, Agege, in Lagos.<\/p>\n

He said that the accused stole the cell phones while their owners were busy receiving calls.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe complainants raised alarm and with the help of passersby, the accused was caught,\u201d the prosecutor said.<\/p>\n

Unah said that the offences contravened Sections 287 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015, (Revised).<\/p>\n

Section 287 stipulates a seven-year jail term for stealing, while Section 411 prescribes two years for conspiracy.<\/p>\n

Omotoyosi, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.<\/p>\n

The Chief Magistrate, Mr A. A. Fashola, granted the accused a bail of N80, 000 with one surety.<\/p>\n

Fashola said the surety must be gainfully employed with an evidence of two years tax payment to the Lagos State Government.<\/p>\n

He also ordered that the accused address be verified by the court.<\/p>\n

Fashola adjourned the case until Nov. 26 for mention. (NAN)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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