The police have arraigned a 27-year-old man, Akinsola Taofeek, before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over charges of shop breaking and stealing.

The defendant, whose residential address was not documented on the charge sheet, is facing a two-count charge for the alleged criminal offenses.

According to the Police Prosecutor, ASP Yomi Osuolale, the incidents took place at approximately 5:00 a.m. on June 10 in Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State. The prosecution alleged that Taofeek unlawfully breached and entered the business shop and premises belonging to one Oluwatoyin Ilorin. Once inside, the defendant allegedly stole a pumping machine, a washing machine coil, and an Ox fan coil, with the cumulative value of the stolen items estimated at ₦170,000.

The prosecution noted that the alleged actions contravene Sections 324(2) and 302(1)(a) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021. However, when the charges were read aloud in the courtroom, the defendant pleaded not guilty to both counts brought against him.