A Gudu Upper Area Court in the Federal Capital Territory on Monday arraigned two men, Aminu Kabiru and Sani Yunusa, for allegedly stealing a motorcycle.
Kabiru and Sani both of Orange market, Maraba in Nassarawa State are facing a three-count charge of criminal conspiracy, theft and possession of property suspected to be stolen.
The Prosecutor, Urom Out, told the court that one Musa Abdullahi of Dagba River, Durumi, FCT, reported the matter at the Dururmi police station on May 1.
Otu said the two accused were arrested with a motorcycle which they could not provide any proof of ownership.
He said that duo confessed to have criminally conspired and previously stolen five other motorcycles, which they claimed to have sold to one Ibro and Buba, both at large.
The prosecutor said the offences contravened Section 97, 287 and 319a of the Penal Code.
Both accused, however, pleaded not guilty.
The Judge, Alhaji Umar Kagarko, granted the defendants bail in the sum of N50, 000 each with reliable sureties in like sum.
Kagarko said that the surety must reside within the jurisdiction of the court, and adjourned the case till July 25 for hearing. (NAN)
