SANGO-OTA (OGUN) — Two men, Ahmed Joseph, 21 and Kayode Olusola, 34, who allegedly stole a handbag containing N15,000 and other valuables, were Wednesday arraigned in Ota, Ogun State.

The accused whose addresses are unknown, are facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, assault and stealing at an Ota Magistrates’ Court.

The prosecutor, Cpl. Rosemary Brown, told the court that the accused committed the offences on December 12 at 5.00 p.m. opposite LivingFaithChurch, CanaanLand, Idi-Iroko Road, Ota.

She said the accused stole the bag belonging to one Adekemi Olagbaju which contained N15,000, two wrist watches, four pairs of earrings, and a gold necklace with a pendant, rings and bunch of keys.

According to Brown, the offences contravene Sections 351, 390 (9) and 509 of the Criminal Code, Revised Laws of Ogun, 2006.

The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The Magistrate, Mr Alliu Soneye, granted the accused bail in the sum of N200,000 each with two responsible sureties each in like sum.

He said the sureties should be resident within the court’s jurisdiction and should also show evidence of gainful employment.

In addition, Soneye said the sureties should provide evidence of payment of tax payment to Ogun Government.

The case was adjourned to February 17, 2014 for mention.