Lagos news: The Magistrates’ Court in Badagry has slated April 24 as the judgment day for Adeniyi Bashiru, who confessed to stealing school property worth over N1.1 million. The charge of theft was filed by the police after Bashiru reportedly broke into school premises at midnight on March 27.
During the hearing, Inspector Edet Ekpo stated that Bashiru took 20 aluminium roofing sheets, valued at N300,000, along with seven ceiling fans worth N380,000, and a CPU priced at N420,000. The items belong to Margaret Adasa, the complainant. Magistrate Nurudeen Layeni has ordered Bashiru’s remand at Awhajigoh Correctional Centre pending the ruling.
- Key Takeaways:
- Theft involved school property worth over N1.1 million.
- Judgment scheduled for April 24.
- Bashiru remains in custody pending sentencing.
This case highlights ongoing concerns about theft in Lagos State, underlining a need for improved security measures. For more details on local events, visit the original source here.
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