By Michael Ofulue, osogbo,

For allegedly stealing a cocoa beans worth about ,4.5million Naira a middled aged woman and her two sons have been dragged before Osogbo Chief Magistrate court
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They were brought before the court on two count charge of conspiracy and stealing.

They were allege to have conspiring to steal cocoa beans worth ₦4.5 million, belonging to Mr. Akeem Obidiran of Temidire Village in Oriade Local Government Area

When the charge was read to them they pleaded guilty

They also pleaded for pardon saying they were first offenders.

Prosecuting counsel, Oyedele Akintayo Esq who represented the Attorney General of the state said the offence committed was said to be contrary and publishable under section 390(9) of the Criminal Code, Cap 34, Vol. II, Laws of Osun State 2002.

The presiding Magistrate A. O. Odeleye in his ruling said it is important to hold individuals accountable for their actions by using the legal process to serve as deterrent for others who may involved in similar criminal activities in future

He ,however ,ordered that they should be remained at correctional centre at Ilesha

He therefore adjourned the case till January ,29 2025 for hearing .