2 Men Remanded For Stealing 2 Generators

A Kano Magistrates’ Court on Friday remanded in prison two men — 20-year-old Dauda Aliyu and 19-year-old Sani Mu’azu — over alleged theft of two generators valued at N24,000.

The accused, whose addresses are unknown, are standing trial on a two-count charge of criminal conspiracy shop-breaking and theft.

The duo pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The Senior Magistrate, Mr Aminu Fagge, who gave the order, said the accused should remain behind bars until the next date of adjournment.

Earlier, the prosecutor, Insp. Yusuf Sale, told the court that Musa Muhammad of Tudun Yola Quarters, Kano, reported the case at Rijiyar Zaki Police Divisional Headquarters, Kano, on July 25.

He said the complainant went to his shop at 8.00 a.m. located at North-West University, Kano, only to discover that some unknown persons had broken into the facility.

“The accused conspired and stole the complainant’s two generators and three phone batteries valued at N1,200, two phones, chargers and 25 earpiece.”

According to him, the accused were caught while trying to sell off the stolen items.

The offences contravened Sections 96 and 288 of the Penal Code.

The case was adjourned until Aug. 15 for trial.