By Oluwadamilola Akinduro

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, has arraigned a man, Fagbe Ayodeji, on a charge of attempted theft.

The defendant appeared before Magistrate T.I. Ayodele James, on a one-count charge of stealing.

The prosecution, led by state counsel C.C. Ude, disclosed that the alleged offence took place on October 26, 2024, at 7:45 p.m. at Ipesha in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State.

Ude alleged that the defendant boarded a motorcycle and attempted to lure the rider to a location where he planned to snatch the red TVS motorcycle, with number plate FFN-092-VK Ondo, valued at N900,000 and belonging to one Benjamin George.

The alleged offence contravenes Sections 383 and 390 (9) of the Criminal Code, Cap 37 Vol. 1, Laws of Ondo State, 2006.

Ayodeji, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Defence counsel A.L. Musa did not oppose the bail application, instead requesting bail with assurances of reliable sureties.

Presiding Magistrate T.I. Ayodele James granted bail in the sum of N500,000, requiring two sureties in like sum, and adjourned the case to December 3, 2024, for re-arraignment.