Man arraigned for allegedly stealing generator from Ogun church
A 25-year-old man, Ajiboye Taofeek, was arraigned Tuesday before an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court in Isabo on charges of unlawful entry and theft involving a generator valued at 68,000 naira.
Taofeek faces three counts, including conspiracy and stealing, and he pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Prosecutor Insp. Opeyemi Lawal stated in court that the alleged offenses occurred on November 7 at approximately 9:00 p.m. in Omun Sorin Village, Owode-Egba, Abeokuta. Lawal accused Taofeek of unlawfully entering the premises of the Redemption Power Gospel Ministry Church and stealing an Elepaq generator set.
According to Lawal, Taofeek entered the church through a window without knowledge of the members present. He was reportedly seen by congregation members, who raised an alarm. Subsequently, vigilantes apprehended Taofeek and turned him over to the police.
The prosecutor noted that the alleged offenses violated several sections of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun State, including Sections 383, 390(9), 415, and 516.
Magistrate Ms. O.T. Odubanjo granted Taofeek bail set at 250,000 naira, requiring one surety in the same amount. The surety must be a registered bondsman with the Ogun State Judiciary.
Pending the completion of his bail conditions, Taofeek has been remanded at the Oba Correctional Centre. The case is scheduled for a hearing on December 3.
