Marvelous Owoyemi, 32, and Yisa Olasunkanmi, 33, appeared before Iyaganku Magistrates' Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday over the alleged theft of a TVS motorcycle worth N2.5 million. The charge, brought by Inspector Elisha Tellang, accused the two men of conspiracy and theft committed at about 5.00 a.m. on May 23 in the Ayegun area of Ibadan. The vehicle belonged to Femi Talabi, who is named as the complainant in the case. Prosecutors stated the act violated Sections 516 and 390(9) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000. Both defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Magistrate Oluwaferanmi Raji granted bail to each defendant in the sum of N500,000, with a requirement for two sureties each in the same amount. One condition set by Ms Raji was that the sureties must be blood relatives of the accused. The court adjourned proceedings to September 11 for hearing. No further details were provided regarding evidence or witness statements.
The magistrate required blood relatives as sureties while setting bail for two men accused of stealing a N2.5 million motorcycle, yet the court did not confirm whether the complainant or any witnesses would be available on the next hearing date. This could affect how the case proceeds when it resumes in September.
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