The Chief Magistrate Court I in Yola, Adamawa State on Tuesday, remanded Zainab Hassan and Godwin Tabakiya accused of theft and dishonestly receiving of stolen property.
Magistrate Alheri Ishaku ordered the remand of the defendants after both of them pleaded guilty to the offences contrary to sections 276 and 308 of penal code law.
Thereafter, the judge adjourned the case to the 6th July, 2023 for the purpose of corroboration and summary trial.
Godwin was arrested on the 9th June, 2023 for the theft of 5 bags of soya beans belonging to the Guardian Newspaper Correspondent, Emmanuel Ande of Sangere Futy in Girei LGA.
The prosecutor, Inspector S.S Nicholas, informed the court that Godwin made away with the property on the 8th June, 2023, and sold it to Zainab Hassan.
He stated that the 1st defendant tresspassed into house where the nominal complainant rented a store and carted away 5 bags of beans valued N140,000.
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