LAGOS—A 36-year-old mechanic, Bolaji Ojo, was yesterday arraigned in a Badagry Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly stealing three gallons of motor engine oil valued at N10, 500.

The accused, of unknown address, is facing a one -count -charge of stealing.

The prosecutor, Inspector Innocent Uko told the court that the accused committed the offence on Dec 1, 2015 at 3p.m., at Akonwonje St. in Ajara area of Badagry.

Uko said that the accused stole the engine oil from one of his customers, Mr Taiwo Akin.

“The complainant dropped his car with the accused for him to fix, and he also left three gallons of engine oil in the booth.

“When the complainant came back to get his car, he noticed that the gallons of oil were missing,” he said.

Counsel to the accused, Mr Jeff Nwaeze, pleaded with the court to grant bail to the accused since the offence committed was bailable.

He added that his client would always attend future court hearings and would not jump bail.

The magistrate, Mr Abiodun Etti, granted bail to the accused in the sum of N50, 000 and one surety, who must provide evidence of tax payment to the Lagos State Government.

The case was adjourned till Jan. 7 for further hearing.