The Police have arraigned a bricklayer, Samuel Chigozie, 20, at a Mararaba Grade 1 Area Court in Aso Pada, Nasarawa state, for allegedly stealing building materials.
Prosecutor, Cpl. Friday Adaji, told the court that the accused, of no fixed address, is standing trial on a two-count charge of criminal trespass and theft.
Adaji alleged that the complainant, John Ameh, of Aso Pada in Mararaba, on January 24, this year, reported the matter at the Aso Pada Police Station.
He told the court that the accused on January 23, at about 4:00 p.m. broke into the complainant’s apartment while he was at work and made away with his wheel barrow, two shovels and two head pans.
Adaji alleged that the accused was caught in the act by the complainant’s neighbours.
The prosecutor said the offence contravened the provisions of Sections 348 and 287of the Penal Code.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty.
The Presiding Judge, Mr. Albert Maga, granted the accused bail in the sum of N100, 000 with one surety in like sum.
He adjourned hearing on the matter until February 4. (NAN)