Scavengers arraigned for alleged trespass, theft

The police yesterday arraigned two men, Mudasiru Adamu, 20 and Mohammed Bell, 18, at a Karu Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, for alleged criminal trespass, house-breaking and theft.

The defendants, who are scavengers, were arraigned on a four-count charge of joint act, trespass, mischief, house-breaking and theft, offences they denied committing.

Prosecutor Vincent Osuji told the court that Austin Uzenda of Karu village Extension 2, Abuja, reported the matter at Karu Police Station, Abuja, on May 18, around 6pm.

“The complainant alleged that on May 15, the defendants conspired and damaged his windows, broke into his apartment, stole items and fled.

“The stolen items include one radio set with speakers, Tecno phone and six pieces of iron rod, whose values are yet to be ascertained.

“However, on May 18, when the defendants returned to perpetrate other crimes, they were  apprehended.  Efforts to recover the stolen items proved abortive,” he said.
According to the prosecutor, the offences are contrary to and punishable under sections 348, 79, 353, 327 and 287 of the Penal Code.

The judge, Mariam Saad, granted the defendants bail at N200, 000, each, with one surety each and adjourned the case till June 18 for hearing.