A driver, Anthony Joseph (46), was on Thursday arraigned in an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan for allegedly stealing 800 bags of charcoal valued at N21 million.

The defendant, whose address was not disclosed, is charged with conspiracy and theft.

The prosecution counsel, Sgt. Akeem Akinloye, told the court that the defendant allegedly conspired with others at large to commit the offence.

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Akinloye alleged that the defendant, in July 2025, absconded with 800 bags of charcoal valued at N21 million, the property of one Bakare Kabiru.

He alleged that the defendant committed the offence along Ibadan-Ogbomoso Road in Oyo State.

Akinloye said the offence is contrary to Section 383 and punishable under Sections 390(9) and 516 of the Criminal Code Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The Chief Magistrate, Mrs. Olabisi Ogunkanmi, admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N7.5 million with two sureties in like sum.

Magistrate Ogunkanmi said one of the sureties must be a landed property owner while the second surety must be related to the defendant.

She adjourned the matter until December 11, for hearing. (NAN)