Motorcyclist in court for snatching handbag containing N800,000 in Ondo

A commercial motorcyclist, Alfred Philip, who allegedly snatched a handbag containing N800, 000 cash, was charged to Okitipupa Magistrates’ Court, Ondo State, on Thursday.

According to reports, the accused, 33, has not been identified with any fixed address.

The Police Prosecutor, Insp. Zedekiah Orogbemi, told the court that the accused conspired to commit felony and theft at about 1.30 pm on July 26. He said two others have been apprehended in connection with the incident.

Zedekiah, speaking further, said that one Adunni Manuwa had gone to First Bank, Okitipupa and after withdrawing N800, 000, the bag containing the money was snatched by the accused and others at large.

“By engaging in such criminal act, the accused committed offences contrary to Sections 516 and 390(9) of the Criminal Code, Cap.37, Vol.1, Laws of Ondo State 2006.”

“The police are investigating the case and other accomplices will soon be brought to book,” he added.

The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the two-count charge leveled against him.

The Court Magistrate, Mr Banji Ayeomoni, granted him bail in the sum of N800, 000 and a surety in like sum.

The case was adjourned to September 10, for further hearing.

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