From Jude Chinedu, Enugu
A Magistrates’ Court sitting in Enugu North Local Government Area of Enugu State has remanded a 40-year-old man, Osita Igwe, to prison for alleged robbery.
The suspect is facing a three-count charge of robbery to which he pleaded not guilty.
He is accused of robbing one Chijioke Mba of his belongings on July 5, 2024, at the Ebeano Tunnel, Enugu.
The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State, Kanayo Uzuegbu in a charge sheet numbered MEN/541/2024 said that the act of the suspect contravened sections of the criminal code.
According to the prosecutor, the offenses contravened Sections 6(b), 1(1), and 2(b) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, as well as Section 315(3) of the Criminal Code (Amendment) Law of 2009.
Among the items allegedly stolen from Chief Chijioke Mba were a Samsung Fold 4 valued at N1 million, N300,000, an iPhone 13 Pro Max valued at N800,000, a black iPhone cord valued at 5,000 and a small envelope containing $500 in cash, among other valuables.
Magistrate, Nelson Egbo, adjourned the case until September 20, 2024, for further hearing.