By Adebisi Fatima Sogbade
A 45-year-old man, Dauda Ogundotun, on Thursday appeared before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan for allegedly receiving a stolen vehicle valued N850,000.
Ogundotun, whose address was not provided, is facing a count charge with receiving stolen vehicle, to which he pleaded not guilty.
The Prosecutor, ASP Foluke Adedosu, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Sept. 23 at 2.30p.m. at Agbowo area of Ibadan.
Adedosu said that the defendant allegedly received an ash coloured Mazda Primacy vehicle with Reg. No. KRD 141 DG, knowing it was stolen.
She said that the stolen vehicle belonged to the complainant, Mrs Rachael Oyeniran.
Adedosu said the offence contravened Section 427 of the Criminal Law of Oyo State, 2000.
Defence Counsel, Mr Rilwan Adekunle, urged the court to grant his client bail in the most liberal terms.
The Magistrate, Mrs M. M. Olagbenro, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N300,000 with two sureties in like sum.
Olagbenro adjourned the case until Dec. 9 for mention. (NAN)
