A 35-year-old man, Ikechukwu Nkwuda, was remanded in custody on Monday by an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court following allegations of stealing goods valued at N6 million.
According to the prosecutor, Insp. Sunday Osanyintuyi, the alleged theft took place between June 2023 and November 2024 at a store located on No 1. Aderemi Road, Lagere, Ile-Ife.
Osanyintuyi stated that Nkwuda entered the shop of Okoro Frank with the intention of committing a crime and subsequently stole items, including power banks, chargers, MP3 Bluetooth devices, and JBI players, all worth a total of N6 million.
The prosecutor said the offense violated sections 383(3), 390(9), and 413 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Osun State, 2002.
Nkwuda, who appeared in court without legal representation, pleaded not guilty to the two charges of entering the premises and theft.
Magistrate Abosede Sarumi instructed the defendant’s counsel to file a formal bail application and ordered that Nkwuda be remanded in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service in Ile-Ife.
The case was adjourned until February 12 for further proceedings.
