A Magistrate Court in Osogbo
has on Monday admitted , Saliu Kafayat, a
28-year-old woman, to bail in the sum of N200,000 for alleged theft of dried
fish valued N23,750, News Agency of Nigeria {NAN}. reports.
The verdict was given by the Magistrate,
Mrs Olubukola Olowolagba who ordered the
defendant to produce one reliable surety in like sum.
According to NAN, Olowolagba said the
surety must reside within the court’s jurisdiction, deposed to affidavit of
means, show evidence of tax payment and attach two passport size photographs.
She adjourned the case till April 11 for
hearing.
Prosecutor Olaiwola Rasak told the court
that the defendant committed the offence sometimes at about 2 p.m. at Amadiya
Sabo Area of Osogbo on Nov. 4, 2015.
Rasak said that Kafayat cheated Fatai
Modinatu by refusing to pay for the dried fish.
He said the offence contravened Sections
421, 419 and 390(9) of the Criminal Code cap 34 Vol. 11 Laws of Osun state,
2003.
Kafayat pleaded not guilty to the
three-count charge.
Her Counsel Raji Abiola had prayed the
court to grant her client bail in the most liberal terms.
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