A 23-year-old man, Chukwu Darlington, who allegedly stole
two live turkeys in Lagos and ate them, has been released on bail in the sum of
N50, 000 with one surety in like sum. He was arraigned before a Surulere
Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
The accused is facing a three-count of conspiracy and
stealing.
The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges.
“The accused allegedly stole the two live turkeys, property
of the complainant, Solomon Agwuocha, who lives in the same neighborhood with
him,” the prosecutor, Sgt. Christopher Okoliko, told the court.
He put the value of the turkeys at N35,000.
According to Okoliko, the offences were committed at
Ojoajeje Close, Sari-Iganmu on June 8.
“Darlington and his group killed the two live turkeys and
ate them without the consent of the owner. The accused ran away after
committing the crime,” he added.
The offences contravened sections 285 (1), 289 and 409 of
the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
The Magistrate, Mrs. M.I. Dan-Oni, adjourned the case till
September 13.
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