MICHAEL AKINOLA
Robbers have burgled the Redeemed Christian Church of God located at Oba Kabiru Adelaja Street, Isolo area of Lagos, carted away all the church equipment and escaped.
P.M.EXPRESS reports that the robbers scaled the fence of the church at about 4am in order to gain access into the church compound, burgle the church auditorium and carted away the items.
Some of the musical equipment carted away included Keyboard, mixer, microphones among others despite the fact that the church employed security guards.
The incident was reported to the Police at Aswani Division, who moved into action and arrested one of the suspects, Daniel Ofuluchi, while others were said to be at large.
After thorough interrogation, the suspect was found culpable and consequently charged before the Isolo Magistrate Court for the alleged conspiracy and stealing.
However, he pleaded not guilty when he was arraigned.
The prosecutor, Mr. Oje Uagbale, then asked the Court to give a date for hearing since he pleaded not guilty to enable the Police to prove that he actually committed the alleged offence.
The Presiding Magistrate, O.A. Akokhia, granted him bail in the sum of N200,000 with two sureties in like sum, who must show evidence of means of livelihood.
The matter was adjourned for mention while the defendant were remanded in custody at the Correctional Facility at Kirikiri town, Lagos, pending when he will perfected his bail conditions.