A 30-year-old man, Ikechukwu Charles, has been arraigned in a Magistrate Court sitting in Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi State, for allegedly stealing over N317, 000 from a photo lab operator, Mrs Uduma Chikaodili.
According to reports, the suspect, Charles, whose address is yet to be identified at the time of filing this report, was arraigned on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, intimidation and stealing.
Investigation revealed that the suspect alongside his girlfriend, whose name is yet to be ascertained, stormed the photo lab of Mrs Chikaodili, located at N0. 2 Ikom Street, Abakaliki, and took away her phone, which he (Charles) used to transfer over N317,000 from her bank account.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The prosecutor, Inspector Chinedu Mbam, during the arraignment, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on December 21, 2022.
According to him, he stole an Infinix Hot 11 android phone, valued at N98, 000 and the sum of N317, 000 from Mrs. Uduma Chikaodili’s bank account.
In her ruling, the magistrate, Mrs Ukpabi Nnenna, said the crime committed by the suspect is a bailable offence but his surety must fulfil the conditions of the court.
The case was adjourned till 26th of April, 2023, for further hearing.
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