A 50-year-old man, Akinbode Raphael, on Tuesday appeared before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly stealing motor parts valued at N300,000.

Raphael, whose address was not provided, is facing a charge of stealing, to which he pleaded guilty.

The prosecutor, Insp Okonofua Christian, told the court that the defendant, committed the offense on July 28, at about 6.30 a.m. at Majidun Awori, Ikorodu road in Ikorodu, Lagos.

Christian said the defendant entered the premises of Primero Transportation company and stole a camera clam rod, kingpin rod, and 24 pieces of the top cylinder, valued at N300,000, belonging to the company.

He said the defendant was arrested by the security guards of the company, who found the stolen items in his possession and handed him over to the police.

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The prosecutor said the offense contravened Section 287 of Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

The newsmen report that Section 287 stipulates three years of jail terms for stealing.

The Magistrate, Mrs. T.A. Shotobi, remanded the defendant in a correctional facility, and adjourned the case until Aug. 26, for fact and sentencing.