Man in court for stealing N350K worth of music equipment from church

A 20-year-old man has appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court after he was accused of stealing music equipment worth N365,000 from The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Ojokoro, Lagos.

The man, identified as, Yusuf Olatunji was charged conspiracy, burglary, stealing, and damage. He has, however, pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

The Prosecution Counsel, Insp. Victor Eruada, told the court that Olatunji committed the offence with other persons, who are at large on Sept. 19, The Nations reports.

Eruada said the defendant broke into the church at Adura Ojokoro in Lagos and stole a keyboard and two mixers worth N365,000.

He told the court that Olatunji also damaged two windows, two burglar proofs, and a ceiling roof.

According to the Nations, Eruada said the offence contravened the provisions of sections 411, 311, 287, and 350 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.

Chief Magistrate T.O. Tanimola, admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties in like sum.

Tanimola adjourned the case until Nov. 9, for further hearing.