Man docked for alleged attempt to steal toddler

The police arraigned one Adewale Akibu, 29, before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, Oyo State for allegedly attempting to steal a toddler.

Akibu, whose address was not provided, was charged with attempt to steal a child at his arraignment on Thursday.

The prosecutor, Philip Amusan, told the court that Akibu committed the offence on May 14, 2022 at 2pm at Lanase area of Ibadan.

Amusan alleged that the defendant attempted to steal a three-year-old child by taking her away without the consent of her parents.

According to him, the offence contravenes Section 509 of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Magistrate Abimbola Amole-Ajimoti granted him bail in the sum of N500,000 and two sureties in like sum.

Amole-Ajimoti adjourned the case until July 7 for substantive hearing.