Five Arraigned in Ekiti for Alleged Theft of Government Electrical Cables
The Ekiti State Police have arraigned five individuals before the Chief Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti over alleged theft and possession of stolen goods.
Among the accused, four individuals—Kabiru Dankuare (40), Aina Abiodun (32), Ademola Adekunle (35), and Muhammed Saliu (35)—were charged with stealing electrical cables belonging to the Ekiti State Government.
The fifth defendant, 41-year-old Tasiu Mohammed, was accused of receiving stolen electrical cables and other items valued at ₦7.5 million.
Court Proceedings and Charges
During the court session on March 19, 2025, the police prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, stated that Mohammed was found in possession of stolen electrical wires on March 11, 2025, at 3 PM in the Ise-Ekiti Magisterial District.
The stolen items reportedly included:
- Two Infinix smartphones
- One Tecno keypad phone
- Two digital computers
- A school bag containing a torchlight
- A screwdriver
- A 100D light
These properties belonged to Babatunde Olawale, Ajibade Ola, and Oloye Timothy. The prosecution emphasized that the alleged crime violated Section 343(1) of the Ekiti State Criminal Law, 2021.
Bail Granted to the Defendants
Defense counsel, Idowu Ayenimo, pleaded for bail, assuring the court that his client would not abscond.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr. Abayomi Adeosun, granted ₦250,000 bail to Mohammed, requiring two sureties who are homeowners.
Similarly, in the case of the four defendants, the prosecution alleged that they stole electrical cables on January 16, 2025, at 8 AM in Odo-Ayedun-Ekiti, Ikole Ekiti Magisterial District.
Their offense falls under Sections 421 and 302(1)(a) of the Ekiti State Criminal Law, 2021.
Their lawyer, Gbenga Ariyibi, urged the court to grant them bail, which was approved at ₦50,000 each with one surety.
Next Court Dates
- Tasiu Mohammed’s case: Adjourned to March 27, 2025.
- The four defendants’ case: Adjourned to April 21, 2025.
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