A 41-year-old mechanic identified as Bebe Akapo, has been arrested for allegedly stealing three cars in Lagos state.
Police arraigned him on Tuesday, June 11 ata Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court on the charges of felony and stealing. The defendant, whose address wasn’t disclosed pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Police prosecutor, Insp. Edet Ekpe informed the court that Akapo committed the offence on March 25 at No 8 Wale Ajose Street, Abule Era, Ilogbo, Lagos.
Ekpe stated that the defendant allegedly conspired with others, who are still at large, to steal two Toyota Sienna space bus and one Toyota Camry car.
“The defendant stole two Toyota Sienna space cars and one Toyota Camry car with registration numbers LSR 928 HE, KSF 497 EP, and SMK 373 FL, belonging to Mr Bashir Qudus, Yusuf Ganiyu, and Yusuf Bashiru, the complainants,” he said.
According to the prosecutor, the offence is in contravention of Sections 411 and 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
Chief Magistrate N.A. Layeni granted the defendant bail in the sum of N1 million with three sureties in like sum.
