Two students, Benjamin Daniel 20, of Area 1 Masaka and Samuel Ochokwu, 23, of Abacha Road, Mararaba, on Friday appeared before a Grade 1 Area Court, Aso Pada, Mararaba, Nasarawa State.
They are facing a two count charge of criminal conspiracy and extortion.
Prosecutor, PC Friday Adaji, told the court that the matter was reported by a cripple, Iliya Sunday of 10, Baba Street, Mararaba, at the ‘A’ Division Police Station on November 2.
Adaji said: “On October 31 at about 12 noon, the accused came to Sunday’s shop where he sells mobile phone recharge cards.
“They conspired and dipped hands into his pocket and stole recharge cards of different mobile communication network worth N28,000.
“The accused persons took to their heels before they were chased and arrested with some of the recharge cards.”
If convicted on the charges, the accused could spend five years in prison.
However, the accused pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The presiding judge, Albert Maga, admitted the accused to bail in the sum of N100,000 each and a surety each in like sum.
Maga ordered that the surety must be a traditional title holder with landed property and must reside within the jurisdiction of the court.
He adjourned the case to November 21 for hearing.
Trending
- Breaking: Saudi Arabia announces Sallah, Arafat dates
- Alleged N1.85b fraud: Court orders arrest of three electricity agency officials
- Airline operators move against helicopter landing/take-off fee
- The remarkable journey of Access Holdings
- CNPP urges Nigerian workers to demand deserved living wage amid economic challenges
- NDDC Free Medical Mission: 115 patients undergo surgeries in Rivers
- Tinubu to international financiers: See Africa as a destination for growth, prosperity
- Kano Emirship Tussle: Court fixes date to rule on jurisdiction