Man docked for stealing of Policeman’s N30,000

By BARTHOLOMEW MADUKWE & CHIDIMMA OKEREAFOR
LAGOS — A 28-year-old man, Jamiu Surakat, who allegedly stole N30,000 belonging to a policeman, Sgt. Henry Okon, during the nationwide strike and protests against Federal Government removal of fuel subsidy, has been arraigned before an Igbosere Magistrate Court, Lagos.

The accused and others at large were said to have stolen the N30,000 from Sgt. Okon when he, alongside other policemen, were removing illegal roadblocks mounted by Surakat and his accomplices on January 13, 2012 at Freeman and Igbosere Streets, Lagos Island, Lagos.
According to the charge, Surakat and his accomplices also damaged a police walkie-talkie held by Sgt. Okon and breached public peace by blocking the streets with tyres and woods, which created problem for people of the area.
The accused is facing  a four-count charge of conspiracy to commit felony, stealing, malicious damage and breach of public peace,  punishable under sections 409, 285, 348 and 44 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2011.
Magistrate L. Balogun granted the accused bail in the sum of N50,000 with one surety in like sum, who is to furnish the court with verifiable residential and office addresses.
The case has been adjourned till February 3, 2012 for further hearing.

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