Businessman Arraigned For Receiving Stolen Goods
A 29-year-old businessman was brought before a Karmo Grade 1 Area Court in Abuja for reportedly receiving stolen properties.
The man, identified as Dahiru Abdullahi, a resident at Sahara Estate, Gwarinpa, Abuja was arraigned by the police.
He was charged with receiving stolen property.
The prosecutor, Florence Auhioboh, told the court that one Nura Salisu reported the matter at the Gwarinpa Police Station on August 18.
She said that the defendant bought some wires for N14,000 from one Gambo Ibrahim knowing that the items were stolen.
According to her, the offence contravenes Section 317 of the Penal Code.
Abdullahi, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge and denied knowing the items are stolen.
The judge, Abubakar Sadiq, granted bail to the defendant in the sum of N50,000 with one surety in like sum.
Sadiq ordered that the surety must present utility bill carrying his name.
The case was adjourned till September 19 for hearing.
