Unemployed man in court for stealing fridge.

A 22-year-old unemployed man, Qudus Bakare was on Tuesday arraigned before a Badagry Chief Magistrate’s’ court, Lagos State for alleged theft of fridge worth N45,000.
The accused whose address is unknown is facing a one count charge of stealing.
The Police Prosecutor, Insp. Innocent Uko, told the court that the accused committed the offence on Jan. 14, at Deborah Shopping Complex located at Ajara area of Badagry.
He said the fridge belonged to the complainant, Mr Grillo Adebanji.
“The complainant was taking the fridge for repairs when he dropped it by the roadside in order to look for a car that will carry it.
“Within the twinkle of an eye, the accused came out of nowhere and took the fridge and started walking away like nothing happened.
“When he was caught, he claimed that he carried the fridge to carry out test on it,” the prosecutor said.
Uko said the offence contravened Section 285 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, Nigeria 2011.
The accused however pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The defence counsel, Mr Obinna Nwachukwu, pleaded with the court to grant the accused bail on liberal terms.
The Magistrate, Mr Abiodun Etti, granted the accused N100, 000 bail and a surety who must provide evidence of tax payment to Lagos State Government and adjourned the case till Feb. 10 for further hearing.