Crime
Motorcyclist allegedly steals bananas worth N1.8m in Abuja
A motorcyclist is on trial for allegedly stealing banana worth N1.8m.
Enejo Isah was brought before a Grade I Area Court in Mpape, Abuja on criminal trespass and theft charges.
The Prosecution Counsel, M.M. Austin, told the court that on 11 January 20202 Isah trespassed into a banana plantation belonging to one Emmanuel Tanko and stole banana worth N1.8 million.
Austin alleged that the 26-year-old defendant conspired with one Solomon, who is now at large, to commit the crime.
He said Tanko reported the case at the Mpape Police Station.
The offense contravened the provisions of sections 97 and 288 of the Penal Code.
Isah pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The judge, Salihu Ibrahim, admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N1 million with one surety in like sum.
He adjourned the case until Jan. 30 for hearing.
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