By Onozure Dania

A 39-year-old man, Isaac Okoro, a public transporter has been docked before an Ikeja Magistrate court on a two-count charge of stealing N2million.

The police prosecutor, Rachael Williams, alleged that Okoro and others now at large, had conspired to wit; steal the sum of N 2million belonging to one Mr. Obi Hyginus.

The victim had on June 22, 2012, at about 11:30am at 25, Anifowoshe Street, Ikeja, Lagos conspired with others to commit felony and steal the sum of N2million. Inspector Williams, told the court that Isaac on the said date, conspired with others to commit the offence, which is contrary to section 409 of the criminal laws of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2011. According to her, the offence committed by Isaac is punishable under section 409 and 285(5)(b) of the criminal laws of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2011.

When the charges were read, the defendant whose residential address is No. 11, Segun Matami Street, Igando, Lagos State pleaded not guilty to the two count-charge and Magistrate Olagbegi Adelabu granted him bail for N100,000 with two sureties in like sum.

The Magistrate stated that the sureties must be gainfully employed and must possess at least, two years Lagos State tax clearance. She subsequently adjourned the matter to September 17, 2012 for further hearing.