Two unemployed men on Wednesday appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a car ”exhaust catalyst ” worth N3million.
The police charged Sefiyanu Audu, 30, and Joseph Ikwue, with conspiracy and theft.
They, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Prosecution Counsel, ASP Victor Eruada, told the court that the defendants and some persons, at large committed the offence on January 14, at No 51, Wempco Road, Lagos.
He said the offence contravened the provisions of sections 287 and 411 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Section 287 stipulates three years imprisonment for stealing, while Section 411 prescribes two years for conspiracy.
Magistrate T.O Tanimola admitted the defendants to bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum.
Tanimola said that the sureties must be gainfully employed with evidence of three years tax payment to the Lagos State Government.
She adjourned the case until February 25, for mention.
-NAN
