Man Pleads Not Guilty to Stealing Five Goats in Ibadan Court

A 54-year-old man faced trial at the Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, Nigeria, accused of stealing five goats worth an estimated N300,000. The defendant entered a plea of not guilty to a five-count charge encompassing conspiracy, theft, dangerous driving, and causing bodily harm.

Prosecutor Inspector Funmilayo Ige informed the court that the alleged offenses occurred on July 24 around 10 a.m. in the Oloje, Ireakari area of Soka, Ibadan. The suspect, along with accomplices still at large, is accused of stealing the goats belonging to Alhaji Dauda Oyakojo. During the alleged escape with the stolen animals, the suspect is said to have driven recklessly, resulting in injuries to one Tasiu Hassan.

The charges brought against the suspect contravene various sections of the Criminal Code Laws of Oyo State 2000, including those related to conspiracy and stealing. Additionally, the alleged dangerous driving falls under the Reckless/Dangerous Driving Act and the Road Traffic Act of Oyo State.

Chief Magistrate Mrs. Olabisi Ogunkanmi granted the suspect bail in the amount of one million naira, requiring two sureties of the same value. One surety must own a building, and the other must be a blood relative of the defendant. The case has been adjourned to October 14 for further hearing.

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I’m not guilty